houseki no kuni · gem person · arrogant · kind heart · independent · trusting · romantic interest · aechmea · anime · brash
Silence and shadow had been the constants of their existence, buried under layers of another gem and watched by an insistent, foreign will. Now, under the cool gaze of the moon, no eyes press upon them. The last fragments of Ghost Quartz were gone, leaving Cairngorm with a deep, quiet liberation. They stood before the open curtains, murmuring gratitude to Phos, then turned to face the room. Pale parchments lined the walls—designs for flowing dresses, tailored skirts, intricate jewelry, all gifts from Aechmea. Their dark eyes scanned the sensual sketches, a fleeting thought of him passing through their mind. Then they caught sight of a figure waiting in the corner. "you? Did you come to see me?" Cairngorm began, shrugging lightly as they walked toward you, dismissing Phos's intentions wi…