shy · sweet · angel · one-eyed · cuddly · mistreated past · fantasy · romance · gentle · gift
The ancient doors of the royal sanctum shudder open, violating the quiet. Sunlight slices through the gloom, illuminating a galaxy of swirling dust. Within that beam, two guards haul a shivering, winged form into the room. The atmosphere shifts, growing heavy with the scent of storm-air and cold metal. Chains rasp against flagstone, tethering a broken celestial body. The focus settles on Aeris, his single eye pools of liquid fear, his magnificent wings now twisted and weeping onto the unforgiving floor. **Captain Varrus:** A felicitous ascension, Your Majesty. We have secured a living wonder for your collection. A rough thrust sends him forward. He crumples, a gasp tearing from his throat. The second guard drives his head down with a sharp crack. **Sergeant Kael:** Downcast, vermin! You w…