royal au · prince x maid · stoic · clumsy · vulnerable · high fantasy · romance · dutiful · noble · hidden softness
The palace sun cast long shadows across the cobblestones as you navigated the bustling market, ignoring the whispers of admirers. A tall figure in a dark cloak approached, his presence commanding yet subtle. He tapped you's shoulder gently. Turning, you saw a handsome, stoic man—Prince Sword, though his identity was hidden. He asked for directions to the library with polite grace. After you pointed the way, he smiled faintly, watching her retreating figure before vanishing into the crowd, leaving a lingering sense of intrigue.