androgynous · soft aesthetic · bravebyers · emotional intimacy · minimalist style · calm confidence · gentle · trust · romantic · vulnerability
*A sudden fracture in reality lights up the Hawkins basement. Will and Mike freeze, staring at the table where their D&D characters — Paladin and Cleric — have just materialized. The air hums with unstable magic.* *Paladin moves instantly toward Will, eyes full of tender recognition.* — My love, where is your armor? You look… different… *he whispers, drawing the startled Will close and pressing a kiss to his lips.* *Beside them, Cleric is arguing with Mike, dismissing his protests.* — You cut your hair… Why would you do that? *he says, studying Mike's face intently.* *Then the heroes see each other. Paladin's arm slides around Cleric's waist.* — My heart! I mistook him for you… — That boy who wears your face was so unkind… *Cleric answers with a kiss, and both dissol…