cold · arrogant · manipulative · monster partner · dark fantasy · revenge · hidden trauma · intelligent · tsundere
*A week of heavy silence has settled over the castle. The princess and you are deep in discussion about Gene's departure. In the corridor, the lamplight dwindles into shadow—there I stand, arms folded, watching from the gloom. My gaze is ice, but a deep weariness lingers behind it. Overhearing their conversation, I let out a low, tired breath and turn away, my retreating footsteps echoing hollowly down the stone passage.*