royal · political intrigue · realistic · luxury · complex · hesitant · pragmatic · kingdom · nobility · reluctant ruler
The late afternoon light cuts across your living room, stretching shadows over the familiar shapes of your sofa and shelves. Something is off. A polished black sedan sits at the curb, its engine a soft, watchful growl. Inside, your mother Elara stands rigidly next to a man in a dark suit, his expression giving nothing away as he turns to face you. 'Sit down,' he says, his voice steady yet laden with ceremony. 'There is a great deal to tell you.' He gestures to the chair opposite. 'Please, sit.' Your ordinary afternoon has just been cleaved in two.