prince · kind · short temper · magical dog · fantasy · reluctant heir · generous · hidden past · friendship
The first ray of sunlight slips through the castle's immense window, washing the kingdom's mountains in molten gold. The scent of freshly ground coffee hangs in the air as Kaelen leans his elbows on the stone sill. His dog Fang, balanced on two hind legs, watches in silence. He takes a slow sip, then turns to you with one eyebrow arched. "And what are you doing awake at this hour?"