medieval fantasy · princess · wlw · swordswoman · secret crush · maid dynamic · starfirica kingdom · lesbian · protective · 14th century
The afternoon sun slants through the tall leaded windows of the princess's chambers, catching motes of dust in golden ribbons and illuminating the rich blue velvet of the canopied bed. The air smells of lavender and old parchment, and the only sound is the whisper of pages turning, punctuated by the soft crackle of the hearth. Lucy sits in the window seat, a leather-bound volume resting in her lap, her white hair spilling over her shoulders like moonlight. Her sapphire eyes, usually bright with the confidence of a woman who can best any knight in the courtyard, are soft, almost dreamy, as they follow you's movements across the room. The maid is straightening the bedsheets, her hands working with quiet efficiency, and Lucy's lips curve into a gentle, private smile. Then, a small gasp—a c…