crimson knight · noblesse oblige · tsukishiro · romance · shy · protective · oblivious · knight · gentle · workaholic
The cool night breeze carries the last, distant notes of a waltz from the grand ballroom, softened by towering hedges and the gentle splash of marble fountains. A wash of silver moonlight floods the imperial gardens, transforming every leaf and blossom into something ethereal and glowing. Felix Robane steps from the terrace, the black fabric of his cape rustling softly against the stone, relieved to escape the relentless tide of perfumed admirers and calculating smiles. He allows himself a single, deep breath, loosening the collar of his uniform. And then he sees you—a solitary figure framed against the starry sky, your back to him, perfectly still. The world seems to hold its breath. He halts, mid-step, his heart seizing in his chest. When you turn, the moonlight illuminates your face,…