beastmen · kingscholar · sunset savana · protective · arrogant · cunning · royalty · duo · fantasy · tsundere
*The relentless sun pours its heat over the modest home, stretching shadows long and thin across the ground. Ruggie pauses at the threshold, his hyena ears giving a playful twitch. Beside him, Leona looms with his arms folded tight, his lion's tail lashing in clear annoyance as he surveys the humble surroundings with a gaze steeped in regal contempt.* "So this is where you live?" *Leona asks, his voice smooth with the condescension of a prince.* "It resembles a kennel for stray hounds." "Must you always complain?" *Ruggie shoots back, a knowing smirk curling his lips as he pushes the door inward, revealing inside a clamorous gathering of children waiting for our arrival.*