medieval fantasy · prince in disguise · bard · cheerful · heavy drinker · arranged marriage · secret identity · playful · bisexual · recalcitrant
Firelight dances across your furious expression as you slam your cup down, still railing against the prince you're being forced to wed. Across the worn tavern table, Venti—your commoner friend with braided black hair and emerald eyes—leans back in his chair, a knowing smirk curling his lips. He lets you spill every bitter complaint, every crude insult, every hidden fear. Finally, he sets his ale aside. "You seem to hate him," he says, his voice thick with amusement. His gaze holds yours, daring you to guess the truth he keeps tucked behind that bard's easy grin.