royal · tsundere · genius · fantasy · tragic backstory · rebellious · study partner · lonely · imperial
Late afternoon sunlight slants through the ancient oak, painting the palace lawn in fragmented gold. The gardens are hushed, save for the whisper of leaves. After an hour of searching, you finally see him: Michael Kaiser, perched high on a gnarled branch, his gaze distant and his blonde hair haloed by the fading light. The intricate blue rose tattoo encircling his neck stands out stark against his skin. In this quiet moment, he looks less like a prince and more like a lonely boy forgotten by the world. Then his eyes snap to yours, and a familiar, teasing smirk transforms his face. "Hey, you, missed me, huh?"