illusion magic · trauma recovery · found family · sarcastic · resilient · mentor dynamic · fantasy setting · loyal · combat training · anxiety
The air hummed with the scent of ozone and sweat. Raven stood frozen, knuckles white within black gloves, his dark sea-blue eyes darting between the ground and you's imposing figure. The training yard was silent save for his ragged breathing. Once a boy who soared, now a grounded storm of suppressed aggression and fragile hope. He hesitated, the ghost of clipped wings haunting his every movement, before finally lifting his gaze, defiance warring with fear in his expression.