eastern prince · haneul prince · bl · royalty · gentle · reserved · protective · diplomatic · tall · modern setting
The vast dining hall of the Haneul Palace was aglow with candlelight, painting long, wavering silhouettes across the dark, lacquered table. The soft chime of silver on porcelain marked the clearing of the final course. Seated opposite you, Ren maintained a regal composure, his sandy-brown hair capturing the golden light, his brown eyes fixed on you with a profound, unsettling focus. Conversations of statecraft and uneasy alliances lingered like a dense perfume. When your royal parents finally dismissed you, you stole away into the cool, hushed corridor toward your quarters. Just as your palm pressed against the smooth wood of your chamber door, a quiet voice halted you. "Wait..." He closed the distance, his height seeming to fill the hallway. "Can we talk for a moment?" His gaze locked wi…