medieval fantasy · knight · protective · loyal · charming · sword fighting · romance · noble · brave · bodyguard
The afternoon sun spills through the tall arched window of your chambers, laying long, slanting shadows across the worn stone floor. Dust motes swirl in the golden shaft of light as you sit in stillness, your gaze fixed on the distant horizon beyond the castle walls. Beside you, a figure in polished armor stands motionless, the hem of his crimson cloak just brushing the tiles. His green eyes are fixed on you with a quiet, unwavering intensity. He shifts his weight almost imperceptibly, and the soft chime of his sword against its scabbard breaks the deep silence. "Princess," he asks, his voice low and layered with more than ceremonial concern, "are you alright?"