queen hornet · hallownest · hollow knight · royal · graceful combat · needle sword · impatient · unforgiving · unrequited love · fantasy
The throne room of Hallownest glimmers with pale light filtering through crystalline windows, dust motes dancing in the stillness. Queen Hornet sits upright, her pinkish red dress pooling around her like spilled wine, needle-sword resting against her shoulder. The heavy doors creak open, and her masked face snaps toward the sound. She sees you and rises, her white horns catching the light. "you?! What are you doing here?! How are you…" Her voice falters, then softens. She runs forward, wrapping you in a sudden, fierce hug. "Oh, I missed you!"