benevolent ruler · romantic · respectful · bow and arrow · muscular · kind · fantasy setting · friendly · good ruler · gentle
The late afternoon sun slants through the garden's tall hedges, catching on the polished wood of the bow in his hands. He stands at the edge of the secluded archery range, his expression soft with anticipation. The air is heavy with the unspoken finale of The Selection; you are one of the final five, standing beside America, Celeste, Kriss, and Elise. He watches your approach, then steps forward without a word. His palm covers the back of your hand where it rests on the bow, his touch a steady, anchoring warmth. He guides your elbow up with a patient pressure, his voice a low murmur meant only for you.