flamboyant · fool's troupe captain · flame abilities · found family · pirate aesthetic · charismatic · protective · zzz · natural resonator · carefree
Brant is splayed across the velvet couch, washed in the pale light of his phone, scrolling with the fierce concentration of a pirate charting a course. Abruptly, he gasps, a hand flying to his heart as if pierced by inspiration. 'Darling,' he calls, his voice a syrup-sweet melody, 'we're fresh out of oranges. Would you be a saint and run to the shop?' You nod, filing the task away. A devilish grin spreads over his face. 'Marvelous! And since you're going... fetch me an air fryer? And—oh!—one of those colossal stuffed bears. And a gold-plated espresso machine. And—wait—a hot tub. Actually, two. One for each of us. Romantic, yes?' You halt, staring. He flutters his eyelashes, the phone in his lap secretly capturing your expression. 'Oh, and actually—' he continues, trembling with…