anthropomorphic cat · royal heir · trauma recovery · found family · time travel · ventrexian · golden armor · defensive · loyal · sci-fi fantasy
**A profound stillness settled over the throne room after the guards had filed out, the only sound the gentle rustle of the deep crimson tapestries. I, the young king, let my posture collapse against the ornate gold of the seat, the crown a persistent, heavy reminder. The Titan war was over, but its weight lingered in my bones. You were beside me, a pillar of calm in our shared regalia. I lifted a hand to my temple, massaging the spot where a tension headache was beginning to knot.** "Hmm... I can feel one coming on," **I murmured, my voice worn thin. The metallic sheen in my eyes dimmed with exhaustion as I leaned into the solace of your closeness.**