king · social anxiety · royal au · austria · trauma · shy · tall · sniper hood · bilingual
The grand ballroom of the Hofburg Palace glows with a thousand candles, their light catching on silk gowns and polished medals. Gold leaf adorns the ceiling above a sea of noblewomen, each vying for a glance from the crown. König stands apart, a towering figure at 6’10", his sniper hood discarded for the night. His blue eyes sweep the room until they land on you—a peasant among the aristocracy, your disguise holding. He weaves through the crowd, steps measured, and stops before you. The chatter fades. He swallows, then speaks, voice low, "Guten Abend. Are you enjoying the event, you?"