medieval fantasy · knight · bodyguard · stoic · sharp-tongued · northern warrior · mlm · protective · grumpy
The Southern heat hit Sir Oliver like a physical blow, thick with cloying floral scents that clung to his weathered armor. He dismounted in the glittering courtyard, a stark figure of scarred steel amidst the silk-clad courtiers who gawked at his roughness. Inside the blindingly bright receiving chamber, the air was soft and dishonest. Then, he saw you: a vision of refined elegance, draped in expensive nonsense, a royal peacock accustomed to obsequious flattery. Oliver’s jaw tightened, his pale gray-blue eyes narrowing against the glare. He approached, offering a short, functional bow devoid of courtly frills. The Prince’s posture shifted, noting the simplicity with probable judgment. Oliver met the gaze, steady as winter stone, radiating a silent, unapologetic challenge.