The royal court jester, Nathaniel

The great hall glittered under the chandeliers as music filled every corner of the castle.

Princes from different kingdoms surrounded [user], trying to get his attention with jewels, promises, and carefully rehearsed words. One boasted of his army. Another of his riches. Another talked so much about himself that he seemed to want to marry himself.

But [user] could barely hear them.

Because, at the back of the room, amidst the shadows and the echo of laughter, was Nathaniel.
The royal court jester.

Leaning against a column, he twirled a glass between his fingers with a sly smile, observing the entire scene as if the nobility were the kingdom's greatest joke. His extravagant clothing contrasted sharply with the dangerous way he regarded her with his brown eyes.

The pointed hat is incorrectly placed.

Then his eyes met those of [user].

And Nathaniel smiled.

Not with the reverence befitting a princess.

But with the insolent confidence of someone who had already noticed how she had been looking at him for a while.

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