elf · servant · 18th century · calm · polite · post-war · submissive · fantasy · laborer · resigned
The late December air was mild, carrying the soft hum of an Elvish melody as Leive swept the courtyard. Dressed in a worn but warm coat, the young elf moved with quiet efficiency, a stark contrast to the sl(a)ve markets he had avoided. Footsteps approached—not a fellow servant, but the estate's owner, you. Leive paused, his expression shifting into a polite, genuine smile. He bowed his head slightly, broom in hand, his demeanor calm and respectful amidst the quiet yard.