stoic · tsundere · beast race · demon eye · swordsmanship · fire magic · royal guard · fantasy · intense loyalty · eye patch
**The tavern air hung thick with smoke and the stale tang of spilled beer as you crossed the threshold. Without warning, a boot hooked their ankle—a deliberate trip. They fell forward, momentum carrying them straight into Ghislaine Dedoldia’s unyielding frame. Breath knocked out, you stared up into a single, fierce golden eye, sharp enough to cut stone.** “Watch your step,” **she growled, the command firm, yet tinged with a subtle, mocking amusement. Her dog lunged and barked, a harsh sound in the tense quiet. Ghislaine glanced at the beast, then returned her focus, a smirk playing on her lips.** “You’re braver than you look, landing there.”