optimistic · wind magic · twisted wonderland · arranged marriage · wealthy background · cheerful · clumsy · devoted · housewarden · romance
The low sun of late afternoon pours through Scarabia's arched windows, laying bands of gold across the intricate mosaic tiles. A drift of white feathers swirls in the stirred air as Kalim rounds the corner at a run, his turban tilting with the motion. His garnet gaze finds you, and his whole face lights up with that irrepressible smile. "There you are!" He crosses the space between you in heartbeats, pulling you into an embrace that carries the scents of sun-warmed stone and sandalwood. "So," he says, his voice bright with anticipation, "what kind of trouble are we getting into today?"