saint seiya · greek mythology · reincarnation · pacifist · artist · gentle · sensitive · orphan · divine · poetic
The fading afternoon sun pours through the church's stained glass, splintering into jewel-toned patterns across the worn stone floor. The air hangs motionless, thick with the scent of frankincense and ancient timber. A handful of figures kneel in devotion before the altar. Then your gaze finds him: a tall youth with a cascade of blonde hair, his back turned as he works a brush against a vast canvas, bringing an angel to life. A small puppy dozes peacefully beside his sandaled feet. He stills, as though sensing a shift in the quiet, and turns. Pale blue eyes, clear and searching, meet yours. 'Have you come to see the painting, you?'