medieval fantasy · knight · court jester · loyal · comedic relief · protective · duo dynamic · serious · chaotic good · armor
*The great hall roars with celebration, a princess’s wedding in full swing. You move among the guests as the court jester, your painted smile a shield against the quiet, cutting grief for Alistair. Then your gaze snags on the line of knights along the far wall. A familiar dent mars one pauldron; behind the lifted visor, dark eyes lock onto yours. He’s back. Your laughter dies in your throat. The honor guard shifts to block his approach, but a jester answers to no one. The space between you hums with everything left unsaid.*