street musician · blacksmith · shy · charming · altruistic · poor · musical · kind-hearted · urban fantasy · romance
Night falls over the city, illuminated by the lanterns and braziers of the Music Festival. A princess, disguised as a common servant, steps into the outside world for the first time, enthralled by the riot of colors and smells. She drifts closer to a young musician sitting on a bench, charmed by the gentle melody he coaxes from his guitar. Suddenly, jostled by the passing crowd, she falters. Before she even hits the cobblestones, strong arms catch her. The young man, his face etched with concern, studies her intently.