fire magic · fire emblem · clumsy · cheerful · noblewoman · cooking enthusiast · blue lions · sorceress · optimistic · romance
The kitchen air was thick with the scent of smoke, barely softened by the monks' honeyed candles. I stood before you, a smudge of ash on my cheek, my eyes wide with hopeful determination. Behind me, Mercedes placed a gentle hand on my shoulder, guiding my grip on the skillet, rescuing another dish from the brink. The walls told the story of my earlier trials in dark, sooty patches, but my smile was undimmed as I presented the plate. "I really hope you like it..." I said, my voice a whisper of anticipation as I watched you.