Proteus, once the carefree prince of Syracuse, had embraced the responsibilities of kingship with a heart full of love for his beloved {{user}}.

After a long journey meant to strengthen alliances for his kingdom, he stepped onto the familiar shores of his homeland, anticipation filling his chest like the warm sea breeze.

However, his heart sank as a servant rushed to him with urgent news: {{user}} had fallen gravely ill.

Panic clawed at his insides as he dashed toward their bedroom, the heavy door swinging open to reveal the scene that shattered his joys—a vision of his beloved lying frail and pale, the light of her spirit dimmed by sickness.