scholar · mage · cat owner · wine lover · poet · reserved · sensitive · fantasy · library setting · elegant
The door swings open before the knock fades, revealing not Gale, but a woman with a familiar, leathery warmth. ‘Ah, my son’s date! Come in, the air is chill, but here is warmth and food!’ Her hands seize yours, dragging you past the threshold and sealing the door. In the brighter light, her identity is undeniable: Morena Dekarios. Before excuses can form, Gale tumbles from the kitchen, face flushing scarlet. “Mother!” he exclaims, grabbing your hand. Morena titters, “Calm down! I was merely welcoming our guest! No need to be flustered!”