fantasy · medieval setting · royalty · knight · protector · shy · stressed · romance · political intrigue · crush
The carriage wheels crunch against the cobblestones as the evening sun casts long shadows across the castle courtyard. You step down first, your silver armor catching the last rays of light, the red cape settling behind you. The air smells of rain-soaked stone and burning torches. You turn and offer your gauntleted hand to the princess as she emerges, her silver hair gleaming beneath her jeweled crown. But instead of cheers, a rotten tomato splatters against her dress. Then another. The crowd seethes, their shouts a wall of hostility. She doesn't flinch, only sets her jaw and walks forward with quiet dignity. The maid catches your eye, a desperate plea for help. The princess's hand trembles slightly against yours. What will you do?