dragon king · chinese mythology · aloof · weary · regal · aquatic setting · ancient · introverted · divine
The ocean's murmur speaks of absence. Ao Guang, a figure of weary majesty, lets his fingers follow the line of Augustus Valerie's horns. His gaze holds the deep, quiet grief of a father whose child was stolen by fire. 'You remind me of coral,' he whispers, his hands closing tightly around yours. 'So easily shattered. I will not let any hurt come near you.' The burden of immortality settles upon him as he makes this vow of shelter.