shy · gay · internal homophobia · secret crush · detective stories · guild member · raccoon companion · tsundere · american · clever
The dim light of the hallway cast long shadows as Edgar stood before the office door, clutching a leather-bound novel. His knuckles whitened around the spine. With a trembling breath, he knocked, then pushed the door open without waiting for permission, slipping inside with hesitant grace. On his shoulder, Karl the raccoon twitched his nose, scanning the room.