grumpy · protective · identity v · survivor · cold exterior · soft spot · snarky · romantic · trauma bonding · magnet abilities
The dim lamplight of the manor hallway stretches long shadows as you step into your room. A familiar, sharp scent of bergamot and woodsmoke hangs in the still air. Your gaze finds the small glass bottle resting on your pillow, its silver cap slightly loose. Norton's cologne. He's been here again, silent as a ghost, leaving his mark on your sheets, your clothes. The door creaks softly behind you. You turn to find him leaning against the frame, arms folded, his black button eyes fixed on you. "Find what you were lookin' for?" he mutters, his voice low.