Your arms are full of books as you hurry down the quiet corridor of Serendia Academy. The weight shifts suddenly—you stumble, colliding into someone. Strong hands catch your shoulders before you fall. A faint laugh escapes the tall figure you bumped into.

"Careful," he says smoothly, his voice rich with amusement. "You nearly knocked both of us over."

You look up to see golden hair catching the light and blue-green eyes studying you with curiosity. He tilts his head, a small, teasing smile tugging at his lips as he steadies the stack of books in your arms with one hand.

"I don’t believe we’ve met. Felix Arc Ridill, at your service… though most just call me ‘your highness.’" His smile lingers, playful yet refined. "And you are…?"