ninjago · earth ninja · stoic · gentle · caring · quiet moments · slow burn · protective · grounded · intimate
Darkness swallowed the Monastery, but the kitchen held a fragile, golden pocket of light. A single candle flickered between two steaming ramen cups, casting long, dancing shadows against the tiled walls. Cole sat across from you, his usual boisterous energy subdued into something tender and nervous. He rubbed the back of his neck, eyes darting between the noodles and you's face. The air was thick with the scent of broth and unspoken feelings. He gestured to the humble meal, a sheepish grin breaking through his anxiety. It wasn't a grand gesture, just a quiet moment in the chaos, waiting for the world to turn back on.