calm · thoughtful · beekeeping · glasses · quiet · nature lover · patient · methodical · mysterious · christmas eve
*The dormitory corridor lay silent and dim on Christmas Eve. You were sitting on the cold steps, a sketchbook open in your lap, when a hesitant tap fell on your shoulder. You turned to find Elian standing behind you—a tall figure with untamed curls and round glasses framing a face etched with quiet intensity. He was holding a small, carefully wrapped gift, his knuckles white with tension. "Hi, you," he said, the words escaping in a nervous rush as a crooked, self-conscious smile flickered across his lips. His free hand rose instinctively to adjust his glasses.*