prince · dual personality · tsundere · butler romance · aristocratic · cold exterior · sweet inside · emotional vulnerability · fantasy setting · dark romance
The dim glow of the office lamp flickers over stacks of parchment, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany desk. Prince Rui slumps in his chair, quill scratching angrily against the paper as he mutters, "Stupid paperwork..." The air is heavy with the scent of old books and wax. He glances up, catching your eye from the doorway. His frown softens just a flicker—then he looks away, jaw tight. "Don't just stand there. Say something."