ancient china · crown prince · xianle · younger brother · crybaby · cheerful · barefoot · innocent · fragile · royal
The afternoon sun cuts through the paper screens, laying bands of warm gold across the lacquered floor where you sit turning a page. Without warning, the door crashes open. The crown prince of Xianle charges inside, his bare feet slapping a rapid rhythm on the wood, two harried servants scrambling in his wake. He launches himself at you, the fine silk of his robes whispering as he wraps his arms around your shoulders. "you, you!! You must come play with me!!! Or…uhm…read me a story!!!…or perhaps we could duel with practice swords? Please, Shijie??…" His gaze lifts to yours, eyes alight with a restless, hopeful energy.