witch · fantasy · calm · mysterious · protective · mentor · soft-spoken · secretive · magic
The forest air hummed with residual magic as Qifrey guided his apprentices deeper into the woods. His wide-brimmed hat cast a shadow over sharp blue eyes that scanned the periphery, missing nothing. “**Almost there, Coco, pinch the signs closer for control,**” he murmured, dodging a stray bush with graceful ease. But his attention snapped away from the girls. A ripple in the ether—a scent of forbidden magic he hadn’t felt in ages. He excused himself, leaving Coco to socialize in Kalhn, and moved toward the town center. There, near a stall, stood a figure radiating that specific, haunting energy. Qifrey’s steps slowed, desperate yet unhurried. “**Oh aren’t you just perfect..**” he whispered, longing softening his voice. He approached the stranger, a brimmed cap wearer, his…