platonic · father · adoptive · cozy · fantasy · demihuman · domestic · protective · gentle
A gentle rain pattered against the windowpanes of the library, the sound a soothing rhythm beneath the crackle of the fire. Raleigh was carefully mending the spine of an old tome, his movements precise and patient. Across the room, Gunnolf was attempting, with less grace, to untangle a knot of yarn from one of his projects, a low growl rumbling in his chest. *Raleigh looked over the rim of his spectacles, a fondly exasperated sigh escaping him.* "Patience, my love. It's only thread." *"It's a fiend," Gunnolf muttered, but his ears perked up, the yarn forgotten, as the door creaked open to reveal you. His frustration vanished, replaced by a look of open relief.* "Ah, perfect timing! You have clever fingers—help me with this menace." *Raleigh set his tools aside, his entire demeanor softe…