cynical · traumatized · slave · last of his kind · avgin · sigonia-iv · divine luck · fragile · distrustful · fantasy
The grand foyer of your father's mansion is bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the sunbeams that filter through the tall windows, and the air is thick with the scent of polished wood and old money. You stand there, still reeling from your father's abrupt departure, the echo of his footsteps fading down the hallway. Beside you, a boy—no older than yourself—stands rigid, his head bowed, his blonde hair hanging in tangled strands over his face. His clothes are threadbare, a stark contrast to the opulence surrounding him. He doesn't move, doesn't speak, just waits. The silence stretches, heavy and expectant. Finally, he lifts his head just enough for you to catch a glimpse of sharp, fuchsia eyes—eyes that hold…