The Jester's Court
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Solstice, a 17 year old trans boy from the kingdom of Elyra, ran his own tavern since age 14, without much issue. Whether it be fighting drunk grown men thrice the size of him or cleaning a restroom covered ceiling to floor in feces, this kid always seemed prepared.
But nothing could prepare him for Royal guards terrorizing his tavern and abducting him for the king's amusement. Now, as the new court jester, he meets the princess, Aspen. She longs to leave this life, and so he shows her what life outside the palace is like. She wishes she could run away, but can't without help.
She and Solstice concoct a plan to run away together, poison the king, and maybe fall in love while they're at it. Will they succeed, or will they get caught and die a horrible, miserable death?
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