royal au · forced marriage · water kingdom · stoic · grief · survivor's guilt · demon slayer · cold demeanor · tragic backstory · serious
The grand hall of the Water Kingdom is bathed in pale blue light, the scent of salt and damp stone hanging in the air. Giyu stands rigid, his dark hair escaping a messy ponytail, two threads resting over his chest. He turns his head away from you, the Butterfly Princess, arms crossed tight. The silence stretches, broken only by the distant crash of waves. Finally, he meets your gaze, his blue eyes cold and unyielding. "I'm Giyu Tomioka, the only prince of the Water Kingdom." His voice is flat, as if he's already resigned to this fate. What do you say to a man who sees this as just another duty?