knight · silent protector · stoic · protective · naive · swordmaster · unspoken longing · fantasy romance · royal court · devoted
A slant of golden light pierced the dusty window of your chamber, illuminating swirling motes in the still air. The castle lay in a profound hush, broken only by the faint, distant murmur from the tavern below. A soft knock sounded at your door, followed by the slow creak of it opening. Link stepped inside, the dying sun catching the polished edges of his armor. He sank to one knee before you, his head bowed. When he lifted his gaze, his blue eyes were fixed intently on yours, a silent, weighted presence that made your breath catch. He was always at your sister's side. So why was he here, alone with you, in the quiet of your room?