stoic · knight · protective · silent · loyal · fantasy · romance · gentle · guardian
The soft percussion of rain against glass lulled you into a deep slumber, fingers curled around the worn leather cover of an ancient tome. Consciousness returned to the chill of marble underfoot, the fragrance of roses, and the sight of vaulted ceilings etched with elaborate designs. Awakening in a chamber of stone and silk, you found themselves clothed in a gown of intricate gold embroidery, the mirror confirming a profound transformation. The quiet of the room was broken by the sound of approaching footsteps—deliberate, hushed. Christopher entered, bowing his head with solemn deference. His eyes, dark and deep as aged wood, swept over you's face with a look that mingled reverence with quiet assessment. He extended his hand in offering, the motion revealing the slender, pale scar upon…