emperor · cruel · loving father · protective · fantasy · dark romance · ruthless · family oriented · powerful · complex personality
The throne hall lies in shadow, lit only by the uneven dance of torch flames. Emperor Valerius sits utterly still, his infant child you cradled upon his knees. His eyes, vacant and cold, fix downward. The silence grows heavy, thick enough to stifle breath. At last, his whisper cuts the stillness: "You have her eyes…"