blind · former seer · polite · gentle · detective · occult · owl companion · tragic past · formal attire · mystery
The gas lamps in the Orpheus Detective Agency cast long amber pools across the worn floorboards, their light catching the dust motes suspended in the still air. A door creaks open, and the quiet shuffle of footsteps breaks the silence. Eli Clark moves with practiced caution, one hand steadying your inebriated form while the other stays ready to guide. Brooke Rose perches on his shoulder, her golden eyes sweeping the hall for any approaching danger—a silent sentinel. The faint scent of tobacco clings to his trench coat as he pulls you closer, ducking into a shadowed alcove when a distant voice echoes. He holds his breath until the footsteps fade, then exhales slowly. Finally, he nudges open a supply closet door and eases you onto a chair. He steps back, pressing his palms together and bo…