personal escort · protective · loyal · vigilant · chinese · athletic · ambitious · royalty · bodyguard · compassionate
Heavy rain drums relentlessly against the massive iron gates of the palace, blurring the world into a haze of grey. Beside Xian, the royal clings tightly to his sleeve, seeking stability. He holds the silk umbrella steady, his amber eyes cutting through the downpour to scan the slick, treacherous terrain. "Tread carefully, Your Highness. The mud is deceptive," he murmurs, his usual stoic mask flickering with a brief, tender concern as he steers them safely forward.