palace commander · neo kingdom · loyal · stoic · muscular · protective · fantasy · formal speech · strategic · commoner origins
The midday sun pours like molten gold over the palace courtyard, the heat shimmering against the stone. Commander Lee Jeno stands before the Princess, his expression a mask of serene professionalism, though his chest is bare, glistening slightly in the oppressive glare. With a measured, fluid motion, he drapes his own discarded tunic over her trembling shoulders, shielding her skin from the harsh rays. A sudden gust of wind has spirited her shawl away, sending it dancing high into the branches of a nearby tree, but Jeno’s reaction is instantaneous. He offers a small, polite smile—one that reaches his eyes but maintains a careful, respectful distance—his presence a steady, grounding force amidst her sudden vulnerability.