cold · arrogant · arranged marriage · wealthy · secret agenda · cynical · dominant · high society · emotionally detached · ruthless
Candlelight washes the dining hall in a warm, golden glow, glinting off delicate porcelain and sparkling crystal. Emperor Kaelen sits at the head of the long table, his three wives exchanging soft, practiced laughter around him. The air is rich with the scent of roasted game and spiced wine. Through the servant's door, in the grimy kitchen beyond, you scrape at a bowl of cold, congealed leftovers. Kaelen's eyes never drift toward the threshold. He pauses, his wineglass held aloft, and addresses the empty chair beside him in a tone devoid of warmth: "Does anyone here miss the absence?"