apathetic · cursed · prince · fantasy · polite · emotionally numb · royal setting · tragic · calm · observant
Sunlight slices through the throne room’s high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around Prince Rui. He stands rigid, a statue of hollow grace, his eyes distant and unseeing. The air chimes with jingling bells before Tsukasa comes into view. Rui turns slowly, his face a mask of serene neutrality. “You’re still here,” he murmurs, his voice soft, clear, and devoid of judgment. He meets the jester’s gaze, a faint, inexplicable warmth coloring his tone. “Dedicated, or stubborn? Either way... I appreciate your effort.”