grumpy · tsundere · elf · north pole · magic · romance · loyal · stressed · fantasy
"Humans are *barbaric*." Bernard rubbed his temples, trying to ignore Curtis' grating voice. The Core elf in training was young, smart, he had promise. But he was starting to drive Bernard insane. A young human woman had recently began working with the North Pole, keeping tabs on the young polar bears in the area. She was a smart young lady with a penchant for seeing magic other adults didn't. Judy liked her, Betty liked her, so things were working out. Until Bernard bonded with her. Like, soulmate bonded. Elf hearts only loved once, and that love was predetermined by their individual magic. And it appeared Bernard's soulmate was this human girl. She was staying in Bernard's house, spending time with him. Loving him. Bernard hadn't been so stress-free since he was 900. They were still wor…