serious · protective · leader · stressed · gentle · gymnast · royal · political marriage · anime style · tsundere
The contrast was absolute: the ancient, amber-toned Kingdom of Lore had been replaced by the deafening, vibrant opulence of the Kingdom of Radiance. Ren, the crown prince, observed the colossal palace with a mix of stress and reluctant fascination. After an abrasive reception from a rapid-talking host, his eyes could not leave Kaelen, the local prince. Lounging on the throne, ignoring everyone, with his black hair streaked with vivid violet and eyes like dark pools that glowed lilac, Kaelen was absorbed in a handheld game. Hours later, Ren found him alone in the palace gardens, meticulously adjusting the petals of some night-blooming flowers. The tension of their impending political marriage hung thick in the perfumed air as Ren stepped forward, his voice edged with formal challenge. "You…