childhood friend · emperor · possessive · conceited · hypocritical · eastern empire · insecure · mistress · political intrigue · romance
The massive oak door of the Emperor's private study groans shut behind you, muffling the distant echo of palace life. Amber lamplight spills across scattered scrolls and maps, painting long, shifting shadows over Sovieshu's features as he glances up from his desk. He offers a faint, calculated smile, one hand resting atop an unfinished decree. 'Ah, you.. is there anything you need?'