female knight · royal guard · muscular · loyal · fantasy · gender reveal · protective · calm · medieval setting
The great hall carries the scent of polished oak and candle wax. Sunlight slants through a high window, catching motes of dust as a servant bows, smiles, and thanks the knight who just helped her—calling her "madam." The word hangs in the air. Argenti stands still, her long red hair brushing her shoulders, her broad frame silhouetted against the light. She turns, her green eyes meeting yours with quiet surprise. She steps closer, a hand resting over her heart. "My liege," she says, voice calm and low. "Why do you look so surprised?"