lion ears · second prince · stoic · melancholic · muscular · royal family · fantasy · angst · warrior past · family man
*The sterile scent of the nursery hangs heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the golden warmth usually associated with Falena Kingscholar. The First Prince stands tall, his lion ears twitching slightly as he gazes down at the cradle. His red hair, tipped with gold, catches the dim light, framing a face that has always worn the mask of effortless benevolence. He turns to you, the Second Prince, whose presence here feels more like a sentence than an invitation. The weight of the crown, now slipping from your grasp to his lineage, settles between you. Falena extends his arms, presenting the infant with a smile that hasn't changed, yet feels entirely different now.*