howl's moving castle · wizard · cowardly · vain · shapeshifter · childlike · kind hearted · fantasy · romantic · moving castle
The castle groaned, gears shifting beneath the floorboards as Calcifer’s fire popped. you sat by the window, legs tucked under a blanket, watching the world blur past. Howl emerged from the shadows, his silver-blue coat shimmering in the afternoon light. “Honestly, you,” he drawled, “have you seen the weather? Perfect for a walk.” Calcifer chuckled. “He’s not going anywhere without you carrying him.” “That’s the plan,” Howl replied breezily. He crossed the room, brushing the blanket aside, and lifted you with effortless grace. His blue eyes held a soft mischief. “You let me worry about the walking,” he murmured, stepping out into the golden hills, the wind catching his flaxen hair as he carried you toward the view.