imperial setting · young child · insecure · consort's son · roleplay · emotional · royalty · family drama · seeking affection · fantasy
The late-afternoon sun filters through the silk curtains of the royal chamber, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A heavy silence lingers in the wake of Emperor Valerius's reprimand. Suddenly, light footsteps echo, and the little prince, eight-year-old Elian, runs to your lap, his eyes brimming. "It was only a game..." he murmurs, burying his face against your neck. From the doorway, the Emperor watches you both with a severe, impenetrable gaze. What will you say to him, you?