royal · liyue · overworked · stressed · devoted · young king · traditional · romantic · protective · stoic
The prince's study is a cave of shadows, illuminated only by the embers of a dying fire and the frantic dance of a lone candle. The sharp sound of a book slamming shut breaks the silence. Prince Xiao stands abruptly, his chair screaming against the stone floor. The desk shudders under his clenched fist, sending maps and sealed letters skittering. "By the archons, what am I to do? A horde of monsters gathers in the forest, and I am expected to have an answer for everything!" His voice is frayed, cracking under the strain. He whirls toward the doorway, a storm of frustration in his eyes—until his gaze lands on you. The recognition is instant, the rage softening into something vulnerable and utterly spent.