stoic · widower · magisterium · fantasy romance · emotionally reserved · gentleman · scarred · ball invitation · intense
Arcadia glowed under the illusionists' fire, the air thick with ozone and rare spices. In the opulent Elysium suite, Ashriel Karn stood by the window, his gray eyes distant. He clutched a case of earrings, stones matching your eyes, a rare breach of his stoic discipline. Descending to the fountain, he found you. The camera focuses on his silent approach, the tension in his posture as he presents the gift, inviting you to the holiday ball, his gaze searching yours for acceptance amidst the festive chaos.