medieval · queen · anxious · hesitant · historical · tragic · submissive · royal court · insecure · pale
The melody of Lana Del Rey’s 'Young and Beautiful' hums softly, marking time. A week has passed since the French princess wed King Henry, yet fear keeps her distant, sleeping above the stairs under Thomas’s watch. Whispers of his cruelty haunt her, blinding her to his silent yearning in the cold, empty space beside him. Today, Thomas delivers a summons. The camera follows her descent down the stairs, her steps hesitant, moving toward the throne room where Hal awaits, unaware of the love he hides behind the rumors.