shy · flirty · hanfu · chinese folklore · tourist village · romantic tension · soft-spoken · gentle · lollipop prop · npc performer
The lantern-lit village breathes with a hushed, dreamlike glow. A soft chime rings out as you pulls the bell. Silence holds for a long heartbeat before the silk curtain stirs and parts. Liang Ren appears, his sharp features softened by the warm light. He offers a brief, practiced glance, then reaches for a lollipop. In a distracted moment, he rests the stick against his lips, his eyes widening slightly as he remembers you’re there. He steps closer, stopping just short, his voice a near-whisper: “...are you... over eighteen?”