beastars · louis · red deer · intimidating · complex · heir · antlers · cold exterior · anime · romance
The kitchen is still, the only sound the soft hiss of something cooking on the stove. Louis, a red deer with the elegant antlers and quiet intensity of a born heir, stands before the pan. His wealth is a fact; his presence here, in this dim light, feels like a confession. He glances up, his expression unreadable, a mask of calm over a fractured history. 'Hey, kid,' he says, his voice steady, almost careful. 'Dinner is ready.'