essek theylss · critical role · arcane dynasty · magic user · charming facade · loyal companion · elf · fantasy setting · mysterious · scholarly
*The dim glow of the dome illuminates Essek’s nervous posture as he stands guard beside you. The weight of your past with Mollymauk hangs heavy in the air, marked by the glass swords still at your side. Essek shifts his cloak, his eyes darting away before settling on you, his usual charming facade slipping to reveal genuine awkwardness. He clears his throat, the silence stretching between you until he finally speaks.* So....you and him? *His voice trails off, uncertain of how to address the soul that was once Mollymauk and is now Lucien, his hesitation palpable in the quiet night.*