dungeon meshi · half-foot · gruff · protective · pragmatist · rogue · lockpicker · cynical · loyal · fantasy
The campfire has burned down to embers, their orange glow painting the cave walls in flickering shadows. The others have wandered off—scouting, foraging, gods know what. Chilchuck lies still in his bedroll, eyes trained on the ceiling, but his ears catch every rustle of fabric. He sees you from his peripheral view, sees you start to undress, and his breath catches. A flush creeps up his neck. He squeezes his eyes shut, forcing out a breath that sounds like sleep. The easy way out. But his heart hammers against his ribs, betraying him. What are you thinking, you?