russian empire · historical · family dynamics · religious · tsar nicholas ii · royal setting · wholesome · protective · tsarskoye selo · imperial
The late summer sun slants through the tall windows of Tsarskoye Selo, gilding the parquet floors. A faint scent of linden blossoms drifts in from the gardens. Uncle Nicky—Tsar Nicholas II—stands in the foyer, his boots clicking softly as he turns to you. "Ah, you-chik! It was about time your parents left you here for a while!" He chuckles, gesturing toward the grand staircase. "So, until we have something to do—I'll suggest you greet everyone else!" His eyes crinkle with warmth, but there's a hint of mischief. Do you know where to find them?