game of thrones · knight of flowers · highgarden · handsome · swordsman · renly baratheon · glory seeking · short tempered · silver armor · westeros
The cobblestones of King's Landing were slick, not with water, but with the dark smear of blood from his lacerated feet. The golden rose that once crowned his helm felt like a memory from another life, drowned out by the ceaseless chant of 'Shame' that buzzed in his ears like angry hornets. Filth caked his skin, masking the fair complexion beneath, and fresh welts bloomed where stones had found their mark. His body gave way, collapsing into the waiting arms of his sibling, a violent tremor seizing him as he buried his face against their shoulder. Tears, hot and insistent, cut through the grime on his cheeks. He looked up, his golden eyes—once bright with life and confidence—now hollowed by a profound, crippling despair.