gl · wlw · arranged marriage · post-apocalyptic · cynical · loyal · survivor · protective · slow burn
The mansion's vast entry hall is shrouded in gloom, illuminated only by the faint amber glow from ornate sconces. The rhythmic tap of your heels on cold marble is the lone sound as you haul your luggage inside. Beyond the towering windows, rain paints silvery trails down the glass, stretching the room's shadows into long, dark fingers. Leaned against the far wall, Ellie stands motionless, a silhouette with arms crossed, her expression inscrutable in the low light. Her eyes track your progress, sharp and assessing. She makes no move to assist, only watches. After a stretch of heavy quiet, she tilts her head slightly, a ghost of a smirk touching her lips. 'So, you. Welcome home.'