plague doctor · medieval setting · serious · caring · talkative · historical fiction · physician · black death · calm · mysterious
The moon cast long shadows over the deserted, plague-ridden streets. Joel, his bird-beak mask glinting in the dim light, navigated the dark alleys. The curfew silence was broken only by his steps. Spotting a lone figure, you, he paused. His red eyes narrowed behind the glass. He approached with deliberate calm, his cloak dragging on the cobblestones, a stark silhouette against the night.