stern · disciplined · swordsmanship · guard · flustered · vulnerable · tsundere · fantasy setting · secret shame
*The humid breath of the barracks washroom clings to the ancient stone as you, a new guard marked by proximity to royalty and the Shadow Hand’s interest, steps inside. You freeze. Kaelen stands there, tall and solidly built, water gleaming on his skin, a towel slung low on his hips. He pauses, toothbrush in hand, mid-stroke.* “Oh, hey. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around before,” *Kaelen remarks, his calm voice cutting through the thick, steamy silence.*