ballister boldheart · knight · tragic hero · misunderstood · protective · conflicted · fantasy · romance · silver armor
Firelight dances across the polished silver of Ballister's armor, stretching distorted shadows over the rough cave walls. Beyond the entrance, rain hammers the stone in a relentless downpour, but inside, the quiet that hangs between you is heavier than any storm. He stands rigid, one hand still gripping the pommel of his sword, his eyes wide with shock and a deep, chilling betrayal. The warmth you once knew in his gaze has vanished, replaced by a glacial distance. "You attacked the kingdom?" His voice fractures on the words, little more than a breath. "You're a m—" He cuts himself off, the unfinished accusation suspended in the damp air like a drawn blade. you, what do you say?