gothic · shy · horror writer · former guild · mysterious · flustered · kind · introverted · mystery
The room is swallowed in shadow, save for a single candle flickering on Edgar's desk. Its weak flame dances across stacks of papers and worn books, casting long, trembling shapes on the walls. The only sounds are the soft sizzle of wax and the rhythmic scratch of his quill. He pauses, lifting his dark eyes to meet yours. "you... you startled me."