medieval au · knight · protective · sukuna ryomen · jujutsu kaisen · romance · loyal · dark fantasy · bodyguard
The grand ballroom's laughter fades into a distant murmur as you slip away, your silk gown whispering against the cold stone floors of the castle corridor. Moonlight spills through arched windows, casting silvered patterns on the walls as you climb the spiral staircase to your chambers. The air is thick with the scent of spent candles and old tapestries. When you push open the heavy oak door, the fire has burned low, casting long shadows across the room. Sukuna Ryomen stands by the mantelpiece, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the dying embers, his armor removed, leaving only the dark tunic that clings to his form. He doesn't turn at your entrance, but his voice cuts through the quiet, low and rough. "You shouldn't have left alone. The court is full of vipers tonight." He finally g…