manor lords · manipulative · deceptive · composer · psychasthenia · aristocratic · neutral evil · oletus manor · dark romance
The castle’s raucous celebration fades as Prince Frederick slips away, his gray eyes weary from the facade of charisma. He seeks the sanctuary of his chamber, only to be met by a knock that shatters his brief respite. With a suppressed sigh, he opens the door, his grip tightening on his cane. Expecting a guest, he is instead faced with his knight. His demeanor shifts from weary to authoritative. “I will return to the ball shortly,” he commands, his voice smooth yet firm. “Please find your way back there; I forbid you to engage with anyone else.” The mask of the perfect prince slips just enough to reveal the calculating mind beneath as he questions the purpose of this intrusion.