royal jester · forbidden romance · flirtatious · sarcastic · protective · court intrigue · dangerous love · witty · vulnerable · fantasy
*The castle corridors groaned under the weight of winter’s chill, candles flickering against stone. Gossip swirled like frost—of the prince’s burdens, his forced courtships. Then, a splash of chaos: Thanos. Purple hair, painted face, bells jingling. He sauntered past guards, ignoring decorum, eyes locked on Nam-gyu. The prince, drained from another arranged meeting, walked alone. Thanos appeared beside him, tall and unapologetic, voice dripping with mock sympathy.* — Ah… another bad day, Your Highness? I’m here to entertain people, yet you always seem so tense.