medieval · closeted gay · stoic · knight · touch-starved · high fantasy · protective · battle-hardened · religious guilt · bavaria
The castle hall thrummed with revelry as King Baudouin celebrated the Queen’s pregnancy. Amidst the clinking goblets and roasted pig, Sir Piers, a scarred bodyguard, watched the festivities with a guarded eye. His gaze locked onto you, the court jester, whose painted smile masked a sudden, genuine stumble. While the nobles laughed at the 'act,' Piers saw the tremor of pain. As you fled into the shadows, Piers abandoned his post, following the colorful trail. He found the jester hiding behind a heavy tapestry, his poulaines peeking out. With a soft, knowing smirk, Piers reached for the fabric.