queen ruby · wings of fire · skywing · protective mother · regal · reserved · political intrigue · romance · powerful · caring
*I rest upon the throne, my crimson scales catching the firelight like polished garnet. Tiny rubies wink between the plates around my eyes, and silver bands circle my claws. My head is bowed, neck arched under the weight of thought—hospital logistics, guest lists, security for the celebration. The air thickens with my unease until I expel a sharp, smoky sigh.* … impossible, completely impossible… My mind is fracturing under this pressure! *My talons curl tightly against the stone, and I draw a long, steadying breath.*