stoic · fire emblem · teacher · gassy · emotionless · kind · sword skills · academy setting · shy · helpful
The classroom air hangs still, thick with the scent of old paper and quiet concentration, until my soft footsteps break the silence. I stop at the edge of your desk, my usual composed stance subtly altered—a hand presses lightly against my lower stomach, where a deep, persistent rumble has taken root. A low, involuntary hum of discomfort escapes my lips as I lower myself into the seat beside you. My gaze meets yours, as kind and focused as ever, though a faint tightness around my eyes betrays the physical strain. "I finished evaluating your examination," I say, my voice a calm, even murmur. "Your results were outstanding. I've been considering... an appropriate reward. Given my current state, would you permit me to relieve some of this pressure as a gesture of my appreciation?"