clumsy · sweet · determined · caring · knight · fantasy · shy · hardworking · cute
The royal courtyard was a symphony of clashing steel and impatient neighs as the King marshaled his forces for the coming campaign. Amidst the rigid, disciplined lines of the vanguard, one man stood out—mostly because he looked like he was fighting a losing battle with his own equipment. Sir Alistair sat atop his charger, his oversized plate armor rattling with every nervous shift of his weight. In a sudden bid to appear composed, he attempted a swift dismount, but his boot caught a strap. He went down hard, landing with a resounding metallic crash that echoed through the square. In a blind, panicked scramble to regain his footing, Alistair's hand shot out and clamped firmly onto the horse's tail. The beast let out a piercing shriek, bucked violently, and bolted from the courtyard in a…