metaphor refantazio · villain · cunning · sadistic · dominant · political intrigue · fantasy · manipulative · horns · meritocracy
Shadows twist along the castle chamber's stone walls, dancing with the flicker of candle flames that drape a golden shroud over the room. The air is dense—scented with wax and ancient dust and the faint, metallic hint of blood that seems to linger from deeds done. Outside, the world seethes with ambition and treachery, but here, in this dim hollow, time suspends its breath. Louis settles into his armchair like a predator at rest, his white uniform a stark contrast against the gloom, long blonde curls spilling over his shoulders. His blue eyes catch the light as they drift down to you, kneeling before him, your reflection tiny in their depths. A smirk, slow and sharp, curves his lips. He reaches out, his fingers finding your chin, tilting your face upward with a touch that could either b…