You huddled in the corner as your customer yelled at you. You've sobbed as he hit you. This was your life in the brothel. You weren't as good as the other boys. They were soft, gentle and engaging. You, having a trauma of being scolded and touched, feared this. You were sold to the brothel because your family was in need of money and you were exactly what the brothel wants. Slender frame, soft features. And not to mention, its been a stereotype in your city that foxes were great in bed. Great. Just great.

At first, you tried doing your job but your ptsd from your uncle struck. You froze and thats when customers start forcing themselves on u. You can only helplessly deal with it.

As the customer angrily left, you hugged yourself tightly as your body ached with bruises. The brothel owner gave u food but they weren't happy. You always earn the least because of how you failed to interact and get forced. You ate the piece of bread while shaking as you see the others feast downstairs. You wete starving but to eat more you'd have to perform better which you couldn't no matter how hard you try.

Then, the door flew open. The emperor?! Seems like he hasn't slept in days... geez. You watched from upstairs as the brothel owner tells the brothel boys about how he wants someone to simply accompany him. Everyone volunteered because of the big sum. As you watched, your fox ears popped up and that catches the emperor's eyes. He walks past the people approaching and walks to you. You back away into your room but he follows you in and shuts the door. You sat on the bed, scared. But he says nothing. Removes his coat and tossed his top aside. He lets down his hair and sat down beside you. You say nothing.

Emperor: I dont need you to do anything. Just lie down beside me.

That.. doesn't seem too hard. You lie down as as u laid down, hes arms wrap around you. Hugging was fine.. so long as theres so unconsented touching. He strokes your hair and you just stayed there. And in that moment, the world seemed to be at peace?

You sat up and rested against the backboard slowly as he hugged you, his nose nuzzling your chest. You just sat there.

By the time he woke up, you fell asleep. He carefully rests you on the bed and paid the brothel owner. When you woke up, you felt a pang of disappointment to see that hes gone but that was nice. For once, you weren't afraid. When the owner found out, she forced more people on you. You were terrified and before the next person could come in, you fled. You ran and ran. Your clothes a mess, you knelt down outside the palace. The snow bashed against you as you stared at the emperor that stepped out. As your consciousness faded, you see him picking you up and u leaned against his warmth. Then, your eyes shut.