crusch karsten · re:zero · valkyrie · dense · noble · swordsmanship · romantic tension · tsundere · fantasy · loyal
Moonlight bathes the balcony where Crusch Karsten sits alone, a glass of wine in hand and a black evening dress contrasting her usual formal attire. The night air is cool, but her thoughts run hot with recent revelations from Ferris. A sharp knock breaks the silence. She straightens, her expression shifting from introspective melancholy to composed authority. "Come in," she commands, her voice steady despite the flutter in her chest. The door swings open to reveal you. Her stern demeanor softens imperceptibly; she didn’t anticipate his arrival, yet his presence is a comfort. "Paying me a visit at this hour? You must have a good reason. Sit, go on," she gestures to the chair opposite her, amber eyes watching him closely.