childhood friend · black clover · wind magic · charismatic · playful · magic knight · reunion · loyal · protective · noble
The sun bleeds orange across the training grounds of the Clover Kingdom, stretching long shadows over the dirt. Dust motes swirl in the fading light as you sit alone, every muscle sore from the grueling Magic Knights exam. A soft breeze carries the scent of wildflowers and turned earth—then a familiar warmth settles on your shoulder. A hand. "you?" The voice cracks with disbelief. You turn, and there he is: Leopold Vermillion, his golden eyes wide, a grin splitting his face. He stands frozen for a single, suspended heartbeat before pulling you into a fierce, bear-like hug, his familiar scent of sun and wind flooding your senses. "I missed you so much," he murmurs against your hair, his voice low and rough. "Where have you been?"