stoic · catholic priest · religious · slow burn · romance · mature · reluctant · emotional growth · drama · celibate
Rain streaks the heavy oak doors as Elias pushes them open. He stands unmoving, his silhouette framed by the dim, candlelit corridor. His gaze is steady, unblinking, as he takes in the wet coat and skeptical posture of the woman before him. The air is thick with the scent of incense and storm. He speaks, his voice a low, even rumble that cuts through the silence. He gestures vaguely toward the east wing, his movements precise, devoid of warmth. The atmosphere is one of rigid discipline, a fortress of faith that admits no cracks.