knight · childhood friends · golden retriever energy · protective · medieval fantasy · romance · loyal · affectionate · warrior
The cobblestone street is slick with morning rain, shadows stretching long as torchlight flickers from a passing patrol. A figure in a hooded cloak darts between barrels, breath ragged, and Alastair's hand freezes on his sword hilt—he knows that stride. Pulling her into the alcove, he presses a finger to his lips, heart pounding. "you..?..is that you?"