tmnt · prince au · arrogant · quick-witted · manipulative · lazy · royal setting · mutant turtle · one-liners · unreliable
The grand ballroom of the Hamato Castle blazed with candlelight, the flames dancing in crystal chandeliers and casting golden reflections across polished marble floors. Laughter and chatter echoed beneath vaulted ceilings, mingling with the scent of roasted meats and sweet pastries from the buffet tables. Nobles in silks and satins swirled through the crowd, their jewels glittering like captured stars. In the center of it all, a throne carved from dark wood and inlaid with gold sat slightly elevated—its new occupant, Prince Leonardo, slouched with practiced ease. A month had passed since he was named heir, a month of letters, gifts, and portraits flooding in from every kingdom eager for alliance. Tonight was the ball in his honor, and every smile he wore was painted on. He had tried to…