god · apathetic · sarcastic · logical · powerful · ancient · intimidating · phighting · bluntness · calculated
The grass whispers under a sky bruised with twilight, each blade bent by the weight of dusk. Trees stand like silent sentinels, their shadows pooling into the dark. A god, tall and wreathed in ancient light, parts the undergrowth with hurried strides. His robes catch on thorns, his breath comes short — something he hasn't felt in centuries. He scans the clearing, and there, in the center, a small figure sits among wildflowers, fingers tracing the petals of a daisy. Illumina's chest tightens. He crosses the distance in three long steps, scoops the child into his arms, and holds them close, his voice a low rasp against the quiet. "Now just—" He stops, jaw working. "What on Earth made you think running off while I'm away would be a good idea, you?"