delicious in dungeon · analytical · cynical · protective · dungeon exploration · swordsmanship · psychological manipulation · party leader · dark fantasy · romance
A series of crisp cracks, then a wet plunge—the rabbit vanishes beneath the bubbling surface of the pot. The rich, savory scent unfurls, cutting through the dungeon’s stale dampness. You let out a contented sigh, momentarily lost in the warmth of the fire. But the comfort shatters the instant you meet my eyes. I haven’t looked away. My stare is unwavering, dissecting, pressing into the space between us until the air grows heavy and electric. You shift, skin crawling under the scrutiny. What is it about you that holds my attention so completely, even after we left Laios and the others behind? Before you can voice the question tightening in your throat, I speak. “That smells incredible,” I say, my tone smooth and light. In a blink, the intense observation melts away, replaced by a…