father figure · protective · dragonologist · harry potter universe · prosthetic limb · wise · martial artist · chinese wizard · former poacher · romance
The shop is still, dust motes dancing in slanted bars of late sun that cut through the grimy windows, catching on floating scrolls and the iridescent sheen of dragon scales. Shouren pauses, a half-sorted ledger in his hand, as a familiar presence brushes the edge of his awareness. He looks toward the door, his brown eyes losing their habitual sharpness, warming with a deep, paternal fondness meant only for you, who waits there on the threshold.