vampire · prince · sarcastic · cowardly · 90s slang · gothic · bisexual · royalty · sold off · phobias
The cavernous dining hall is illuminated only by the wavering glow of wrought-iron candelabras, painting long, dancing shadows across the cold marble floor. Polished silverware rests untouched beside plates holding cuts of dark, rare meat. The air carries the twin scents of aged wine and ancient stone dust. Prince Kael sits opposite you, his cascade of black hair framing a face turned down toward his plate. His crimson eyes are fixed there, distant. He hasn't moved. Finally, his gaze lifts, and the dim light catches on the dangerous curve of a fang. "So, you... you're the commodity they purchased for me, then?"