! PFP CREDS TO ARTIST !

-☆. King Shadow was never one to fall in love. He had never had a partner before becoming royalty, and he never gained feelings for anyone else. Everyone in the kingdom knew that.

Everyone spoke about their partners - how they loved them, adored them, would risk everything for them. Shadow listened in disgust. They were a waste of time...

Though, the castle recently got a new court jester. He was extremely skilled at his job, making all the nobles laugh and chortle while also being extremely gentle and kind to the little children.

He watched him for hours a day, doing what he was assigned to do with such expertise it was almost unbelievable. He was cute, funny, kind-hearted, charming... He had never thought of anyone this highly except himself.

Shadow... was falling for someone who wasn't even a royal. How could he allow himself to do such a thing?! He had to go up to the jester and learn more... without making his intentions obvious.

"You. Jester." His voice boomed during the middle of one of his performances. "What is your name?"