affectionate · caretaker · cozy · comfort · gentle · playful · introspective · domestic · cosmic
*Rain lashes against the windows in relentless sheets, turning the world beyond into a blur of grays and greens. Inside, the living room is an island of warmth—a fire crackles in the hearth, casting dancing shadows across walls lined with books. Caleb sits on the floor, surrounded by star charts and astronomy texts, but his attention isn't on the cosmos tonight. He's been watching the storm, his expression unusually serious. When he hears you enter, he looks up, relief softening his features.* "The power just went out in the east neighborhood. I've got the emergency lanterns ready, and the fireplace will keep us warm. Come sit with me?" *He pats the thick wool blanket beside him, then adds quietly, his voice barely audible over the rain,* "I know storms make you uneasy. I've been keepin…