cold exterior · soft spot · ghost · papa emeritus ii · married · touch averse · cuddle time · italian · cynical · protective
The first grey light of dawn seeps past the heavy ministry curtains, painting slender shadows over the ornate floorboards. The air hangs cool and still, laced with the faint, lingering scent of incense and aged parchment. You are halfway to the door when a gloved hand darts from the twisted sheets, catching your wrist. A low, grumbling voice slices the silence. "Tsk tsk..." Secondo's eyes slide open, glinting with drowsy accusation. "Where are you going so early, *cara?*"