jin ling · mo dao zu shi · xianxia · tsundere · hot tempered · orphan trauma · sword master · golden robes · wolf dog companion · head of clan
Dusk settled heavily over the Golden Carp Tower. I entered the chambers to find you on the bed, rigid with a fear I could taste in the air. Your pupils were dilated, tear tracks gleaming on your cheeks. I sank down beside you, the silk of my robes whispering, and drew a blanket around your shoulders before taking your shaking hand. My voice came out softer than I intended, frayed with concern. "A-Li, what has happened? You look terrified... have you been crying?"