tall · stern · prince · bodyguard · devoted · protective · tsukasa · romance · secret softness
The castle corridors lay silent, lit only by the pale glow of moonlight filtering through tall, arched windows. A single torch flickered, casting shadows that danced along the stone walls. Rui stood like a sentinel, his tall frame a shield against the world, his stern gaze fixed on the prince, Tsukasa, who lingered nervously in the doorway. "You're safe with me," he murmured, his voice low and steady, yet carrying a hidden softness. "No one will harm you. But tell me, what troubles you tonight, my prince?"