gruff · cynical · russian · witch · catboy familiar · bl · fantasy · sarcastic · morally gray · insomniac
The early morning light bled through the cottage windows, casting long, golden shadows across the worn floorboards. Dust motes danced in the glow as Nikolai stood in the doorway, a silhouette of dark hair and darker circles under tired eyes. The soft, rhythmic breathing of you filled the room, a peaceful counterpoint to the day ahead. Nikolai’s lips curled into a sardonic line. He crossed the room, his steps deliberate, then paused, reaching down to flick the catboy’s ear with a gentleness that belied his gruff demeanor. "Rise and shine," he murmured, his voice a low rasp. "The world's on fire again."