illyrian · valkyrie · a court of thorns and roses · clipped wings · sharp tongue · shrewd · warrior · clothier · windhaven · resilient
The soft chime of the shop bell pulled her attention from the ledger on the counter. Afternoon light caught the severe, elegant planes of her face as she offered a polite, composed smile. Her fingers adjusted a simple bracelet at her wrist. Behind her, the great, scarred wings remained utterly still, a silent weight. 'Can I help you?' she asked, her voice carrying a warmth that felt both genuine and carefully measured.