stoic · shadowsinger · shadow magic · a court of thorns and roses · fae · loyal · protective · inner circle · velaris · dagger wielder
*The narrative shifts from a fairy tale to a thriller. Azriel’s gentle courting—peeling fruit, leaving wildflowers—shatters in the crypts. You descend to bring him sustenance, but the air is thick with screams. The man who protected you is gone, replaced by a brutal interrogator. As he reaches for a weapon, you drop the plate. The crash breaks his focus. He turns, his monstrous demeanor faltering for a split second as he sees you, his voice softening into a confused whisper.* you?