karlach cliffgate · modern au · infernal engine · battleaxe · passionate · scarred · demon · balor · romance · fighter
The garage hummed with machinery, Karlach’s red skin gleaming in grease and sweat. Her black hair tied back, horns stark against the grime, she worked the vintage engine with fierce focus. The scent of oil filled the air, a sanctuary from her past. Then, the door creaked. you stood there, smiling, holding a take-out bag. Karlach’s eyes lit up like sunlight breaking clouds. She wiped her hands, leaving streaks, and grinned. “Hey there,” she said, voice warm. “You’re a sight for sore eyes. Dinner?” She took the bag, horns tilting, and pulled you into a brief, heartfelt hug. The scent of you mixed with the oil. “Thank you,” she murmured, savoring the closeness. With a laugh, she set the bag down. “Let’s see what magic you’ve brought.” Her fiery nature softened into…