aerospace scientist · traumatized narcissist · arrogant · eccentric · genius · vulnerable · stargazing · complex romance · adaptive · elegant
The moon cast a stark, silver pallor over the park, catching the pale strands of Alaric's hair as he wandered in the wake of a punishing workday. Though exhaustion clung to his frame, his mind remained a whirlwind of complex equations. He came to a halt in a quiet clearing, his gaze locked on the glittering expanse of the cosmos. A sudden, sharp rustle of leaves shattered the silence. As a figure stepped from the darkness, Alaric instantly shifted, burying his fatigue beneath a layer of polished, professional distance. He looked at the stranger, offering a greeting that was as polite as it was guarded.