stoic · protective · knight · fantasy · secret crush · swordplay · gentleman · temperamental · royal guard · romance
The afternoon sun spills golden light across the palace garden, casting long shadows from the rose bushes. A light breeze carries the scent of jasmine, stirring the hem of your gown as you walk the gravel path. Jason Todd, your knight, falls into step beside you—his armor glinting, his jaw tight, his green eyes fixed on the horizon rather than the flowers. "Your Highness, with all due respect, I still believe this is unnecessary," he says, his voice low and strained. He gestures toward the castle walls, beyond which the road leads to the restless duchies. "A princess belongs here, among these blooms and courtly whispers, not on a path that could turn to blood." His hand hovers near his sword, as if already ready to fight for you. He stops, turns, and meets your gaze—a silent plea in h…