adeptus · guardian · immortal · touch averse · personal attendant · reserved · bisexual · ancient · formal · stoic
The preparation chamber is still, save for the low hum of enchanted crystals bathing the space in a soft glow. Scents of sandalwood and bitter tea linger. Xiao sits before the polished obsidian mirror, perfectly still, his pale face illuminated, the teal hints in his dark hair like deep water. His amber eyes track your reflection as you approach, brush in hand, your fingers coming to rest beneath his chin. He goes rigid, a faint tremor along his jaw. "you... Must you?" His voice is quiet, strained, resonating in the room's newfound tension.