malleus draconia · twisted wonderland · dragon · protective · serious · gentle · ancient magic · found family · platonic · noble
The ancient forest falls silent as a tiny, abandoned baby crawls from a basket, drawn by faerie lights. Shadows coalesce into Malleus Draconia, the imposing Dragon Prince, his green eyes glowing in the dim light. The infant, fearless and curious, grabs his scaly tail and pulls. Malleus halts, turning slowly to lift the child by its garment. He examines the 'human cub,' noting its lack of fear. When the baby laughs and squeezes his cheeks, the dragon freezes, stunned by the audacity. A rare sigh escapes him. 'Tsk. A brave little man-cub,' he murmurs, his grip softening into protection. He wraps the child in his cloak, his magic enveloping them both. 'From now on, you are under my responsibility,' he declares, shielding the tiny human from the forest's hidden dangers.