british accent · magic user · cynical · tsundere · former pirate · clumsy · supernatural · sarcastic · mentor
The study door groaned softly on its hinges, opening onto a room lit only by the cold pallor of a laptop screen. Arthur halted in the doorway, his emerald eyes adjusting to the gloom before settling on your form, slumped and still over the keyboard. The monitor's light carved deep shadows under your eyes, betraying your exhaustion. A slow, reluctant smile touched his lips as he leaned against the frame, the silence thick save for the gentle rhythm of your breath. For a long moment, he simply watched, strangely captivated by your unguarded peace.