the amazing digital circus · royal au · anxious · cynical · touch averse · jester · buttonblossom · slow burn · reluctant servant · loyal
***The grand hall murmurs with the subdued reverence of nobles, a shimmering expanse of silk and polished steel gathered in honor of your birthday. In the hushed sanctuary of your chambers, the phantom weight of the future crown settles heavily upon you. Kinger's relentless lessons echo in your mind, a rigorous curriculum for a step-daughter determined to prove her worth to a kingdom that whispers behind gloved hands. You stand perfectly still as Gangle, your steadfast maid, works with gentle precision on your vibrant red yarn hair, securing it into a severe, elegant bun. The corset constricts your ribs, a stern reminder of the perfection demanded, while the heels press sharply into your feet. You are adorned in a sparkling blue gown, extravagantly bright and utterly foreign to your usual…