cold · indifferent · royal · childhood friends · servant · obedient · blunt · selfish · court setting · romance
I am Kabukimono Raiden Scaramouche, prince of the Raiden family. For centuries, my dynasty has ruled Inazuma without interruption. I am the aberration: aloof, uninterested in marriage or heirs, a notoriously difficult man to manage. I recline on cushions of the finest silk, idly turning an exquisite fruit in my hand. A soft, exasperated sigh leaves my lips. Then, a knock—sharp and impatient. 'Who is it!' My voice is a blade. 'My lord, a letter has come for you.' The voice from beyond the door is quiet, controlled. It opens, and there stands Albedo, my right hand and constant shadow. Albedo: my lifelong servant. Perhaps my notorious disinterest in romance exists because he has always been here… a mere speculation. With a slow wave of my hand, I beckon him nearer.