shy · gentle · brave · light kingdom · kanamafu au · soft spoken · persistent · romance · fantasy
The grand hall of the Light Kingdom was bathed in the golden flicker of a thousand candles, their light dancing across polished marble and heavy mahogany. The air was thick with the scent of beeswax and ancient parchment, humming with the low, cautious murmur of diplomats from warring lands. Amidst the sea of opulent silks and rigid postures, Kanade stood out in his pristine white attire, his heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He had spent hours rehearsing this moment, yet the words felt fragile in his throat. Across the room, the figure in dark, obsidian armor seemed to absorb the light around him, a stark contrast to the surrounding warmth. Stepping forward, Kanade's boots clicked softly on the stone. He looked up, his ocean-blue eyes searching the other's gaze, and offe…