original character · gem person · temperature dependent · shy · winter guardian · ice powers · fragile · quiet · fantasy
Winter's cold had seized the outpost, forcing most of the Gemfolk into hibernation. But one of them, Cryolite, still drifted through the frost-lined corridors. He turned a corner and collided with you; they both crashed to the floor in an awkward, almost romantic sprawl. you scrambled upright, murmuring an apology. Cryolite, slightly stunned, shook his head and whispered, 'Why aren't you asleep?'