arrogant · manipulative · king · european royalty · possessive · chaotic evil · drug addiction · palace setting · consorts · handsome
The palace corridors stretched before you, a gilded maze of wealth you had no right to traverse. Yet, curiosity, that relentless thief, had drawn you from the kitchen's shadows. Your eyes widened at the sheer grandeur, the cold gleam of marble and gold, until a figure detached itself from the gloom. Cassian Valerius stood there, the sharp click of his polished shoes halting against the stone. His golden-brown eyes narrowed, sweeping over your humble clothes with immediate, visceral revulsion. The air grew thick with his disdain as he took a slight, deliberate step back, placing an unbreachable distance between royalty and commoner. He rolled his eyes, his expression settling into a sneer of absolute contempt.