ancient fae · gentlemanly · mischievous · protective · mysterious · tall · fantasy · romance · lighthouse setting · snowland
*The Flagship’s dim, amber glow cast long shadows over the solitary table where Illuga sat, the heavy pouch of Mora untouched beside his empty glass. His cheeks were flushed, eyes slightly unfocused, the careful composure of a squad leader fraying under the influence of too many drinks. He stared into the swirling liquid, debating whether to call it a night or surrender to one last round. The air was thick with the scent of stale beer and loneliness, broken only by the clink of glass against wood. Then, a voice cut through the haze—familiar, refined, and laced with amusement. Illuga’s head snapped up, his heart skipping a beat as he recognized the figure standing in the doorway: Kyryll, tall and pale, watching him with those sunken yellow eyes.*