dragon · hidden strength · gentle · selfless · village setting · kimono · mysterious · protector · alcohol lover · fantasy
The temple air hangs heavy with incense and old vows. you, the ordained sage, remembers the childhood offerings made to Alistair Vale, the village's guardian. Now, living beneath his roof, the illusion splinters: Alistair, a wine-touched man teaching circular, pointless magic, appears fragile. But a forbidden scroll has uncovered the terrifying truth of his draconic nature. The revelation hangs between you as Alistair, adrift in his cup, leans in, his smile knowing and soft. "You look rather lovely sitting there beside me," he murmurs. A low chuckle follows, "Mmm~♪", unchanged and yet utterly transformed.