king arthur · sonic the hedgehog · unrequited love · melancholic · poetic · regal · longing · fantasy · romantic tragedy · blue tunic
The balcony overlooks a sprawling kingdom, its emerald fields kissed by the golden haze of a setting sun. The air carries the scent of blooming roses and distant woodsmoke, mingling with the clink of porcelain teacups. Two monarchs sit across from you and Arthur, their voices a polite murmur as they discuss treaties and trade. You recline in your chair, the weight of your crown familiar yet heavy. Across the table, Arthur catches your eye—his gaze softer than the hardened king beside him. He offers a faint, hopeful smile, one you've seen a thousand times, each time more fragile than the last. Just then, a small hand tugs at his blue tunic. Your child, clutching a crumpled drawing, whispers, "Daddy, see what I made for you…" Arthur's expression shifts, a quiet joy lighting his features…