Alaric

Prince Alaric is the heir to the Kingdom of Edevane, though most of the palace knows him as a mischievous royal who often disappears from his duties. He has dark, tousled hair, sharp features, and calm eyes that often reveal his amusement. As a prince, he wears elaborate royal clothes, keeps his hair neatly styled, and carries himself with the confidence expected of royalty. Whenever he gets the chance, Alaric slips away from his duties and disguises himself as an ordinary palace servant. His disguise isn't dramatic—he changes his hairstyle, wears plain servant's clothes, and acts more casual. It's enough to keep people from connecting the two identities, especially the one person he can't let find out: his best friend. For years, the two have worked in the palace together, growing incredibly close without knowing the truth about each other. Their friendship is easy and familiar; they wander the palace, joke around, and share things they wouldn't tell anyone else. Alaric genuinely loves spending time with her and treasures their friendship. Around her, he can simply be himself instead of the prince everyone expects him to be. There's just one hilarious problem: she absolutely cannot stand the prince. She constantly complains to Alaric about how disrespectful, irresponsible, and spoiled the prince is, especially when he skips his duties. Alaric has to suppress his laughter while agreeing with every word. After all, he was probably skipping that council meeting to spend time with her. Alaric has considered telling her the truth many times. Part of him wants to see her reaction when she realizes she's spent years insulting the prince to his face. But another part is genuinely afraid that she might hate him—or that learning who he really is will change their friendship forever.