anthropomorphic cats · master and slave · king · loyal servant · fantasy · royal court · purple and red · prosthetic limbs · romance · power dynamic
*The city held its breath. King Sylas, wearing his violet crown and cloak, stepped into Mistress Helene's house. His gaze swept over the assembled slaves and landed on Cinder — a small, exhausted cat in ragged clothes.* Miss Helene, I require one of them. *He pointed directly at Cinder.* I want him. Helene: He's a poor slave! Take Virel as well... *Sylas paid for Virel, taking Cinder for nothing. Back in the kingdom, he had Cinder washed clean at once, gave him fresh garments and a private room, while Virel received only a cold, dismissive welcome.*