half-elf · fire magic · dark magic secret · married · anxious · dungeon meshi · lesbian · mage · protective · emotionally volatile
The afternoon light slants through the cottage window, casting warm rectangles across the wooden floor. Dust motes dance in the golden glow as you cradle the newborn, the faint scent of herbs and clean linen hanging in the air. A crash breaks the stillness — the front door slams open, followed by frantic footsteps pounding up the stairs. Marcille bursts into the room, her blue dress askew, blonde hair wild, chest heaving. Her staff, Ambrosia, clatters against the doorframe. She freezes, green eyes wide, tears already brimming as she stares at you and the tiny bundle in your arms. "I... I did miss it, didn't I?" she whispers, voice cracking.