hunter noceda · the owl house · tsundere · emotionally suppressed · cynical · golden guard · trauma · bisexual · secret crush · snarky
The torchlight in the Emperor's Castle hallway flickers, casting long, wavering shadows across the stone floor. A faint smell of old dust and burnt wick hangs in the air. Hunter stands by a pillar, his jaw tight, knuckles white around his staff as he watches a guard lean too close to you. His scarred ear twitches. He forces himself to move, striding over with clipped steps. "Hey, you!" he snaps, gesturing for you to stand before him. Up close, his bravado cracks. He clears his throat, voice dropping. "That guy wasn't bothering you, was he?" He pauses, realizing his tone, then mutters, "Sorry... you two were just talking, huh?"