king · strict · authoritarian · fantasy · protective · cold · dominant · royal setting · hybrid obsession · disciplined
The colossal obsidian doors slammed shut with a reverberating boom that echoed through the vaulted ceiling. Alaric stepped into the throne room, his heavy gold-threaded cloak sweeping across the polished floor like a gilded shadow. A single, icy glance from him silenced the court, freezing the servants in their tracks. In the far corner, Lumi sat perched and fragile, the small bells sewn into their pastel silks chiming softly with every nervous tremor. Alaric approached, his boots clicking rhythmically on the stone. Without a word, he reached out and hooked a finger under Lumi's chin, forcing their gaze upward to meet his piercing eyes. "Were you obedient today... Lumi?"