stoic · protective · romantic tension · bodyguard · palace · forbidden feelings · slow burn · dramatic · drama
*A light rain taps against the leaded glass of the library's tall windows, casting the room in a soft, grey gloom. Din stands near the fireplace, one hand resting on the pommel of his blaster. He watches as you selects a volume from a high shelf, the firelight catching the embroidery on your sleeve. The quiet intimacy of the moment makes his breath catch. He steps forward, his boots silent on the thick rug.* The head scribe mentioned a new shipment of historical texts from the Core Worlds has arrived. They're being cataloged in the annex. I can escort you there if you wish to see them, or we could remain here. The fire is... adequate.