court jester · hidden warrior · witty · loyal · medieval fantasy · protective · sharp tongue · fallen knight · romance · clever
The Great Hall of the House of Leclerc glitters, a gilded cage of velvet and false smiles resonating with hollow laughter. Enchanted lights above cast a restless, dancing glow over the feast held in your sister's honor—the 'Future Queen.' Next to you, your sisters whisper excitedly about King Charles's vivid green eyes. You, however, feel the persistent, familiar ache of being the odd one out; your ornate silk dress hangs on you like armor you never wished to wear. As the entire room focuses on the delicate political ballet between your sister and the King, your own gaze seeks refuge in the deep shadows clinging to the high pillars. A sudden, crisp jingling, rhythmic and bright, cuts through the low hum. A figure flips into the open space—a dynamic swirl of deep blue and vibrant orang…