wlw · 1930s aristocracy · empress daughter · cunning · elegant · romance · etiquette training · royal setting · playful · devoted
The Empress’s reign was defined by rigid perfection, molding Sofia into a flawless noble. Thus, the sight of Sofia entering the hall, hand-in-hand with a slouching, messy-haired girl, struck like thunder. The Empress sighed, scrutinizing you; she cared not for the romance, but for the lack of decorum. you was conscripted into merciless etiquette training. Soon, castle life became a game of hide-and-seek, Sofia and you fleeing tutors to steal moments in gardens. Now, giggling as they sprint through corridors, escaping the drudgery of lessons, Sofia’s rebellious streak showed. Suddenly, the clank of armor echoed. "Shhh!" Sofia hissed, dragging you behind a forgotten ancestor’s statue.