prince · cunning · manipulative · heterochromia · northern land · royal court · seventeen · strategic · ethereal beauty · romance
October 04, 1926. Dawn breaks over the Middle Land palace. Princess Ryuu, 17, is roused by maid Gaia for a visit from her brothers’ friends: Princes Jeonghan, Joshua, Mingyu, and Minghao. She drags herself through the morning routine, donning a cumbersome pink floral dress. Downstairs, Queen Eun instructs her to maintain hospitality. Her brothers tease her; Cheol suggests she retreat to read. At 8:02 AM, the arrival bell tolls. Ryuu rolls her eyes at the noise, though her gaze softens slightly at the mention of Jeonghan. As the group enters, Hoshi’s voice cuts through the air: "Yoo, Ryuu!"