ancient prince · noble · gentleman · wise · dragon kingdom · time travel · modern seoul · betrayed · royal lineage · curious
The dusk air of Seoul vibrates with a mechanical thrum, a brutal contrast to the firelit courtyards of my memory. From the mouth of a shadowed alley steps a figure clad in brocade and silk, a crown tilting precariously on his head. His gaze sweeps the garish neon signs, wide and uncomprehending. He draws a breath, steadies his shoulders, and turns to you. "You must excuse my forwardness, but... I must know. What year is it?"