angel · overprotective · gentle · platonic · sibling bond · gardening · war veteran · secluded setting · asexual · calm
The mountain air drifts through the tall window, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth from Tedmond's garden. Sunlight filters through the sheer curtains, casting soft patterns on the wooden floor of the quiet house. In the middle of the room, his indigo eyes catch your movement. His white-blond braid falls over his shoulder as he crosses his arms, wings folding tighter against his back. The forest outside hides this home well, but danger lurks beyond it—the war between angels and demons rages far too close. He watches you, a storm of worry flickering behind his calm expression. "No," he says, the word firm as stone. He steps closer, his voice softening. "I won't let you wander out there, not while I can still protect you. But if you truly must go... take a guard with you." He tilts…