witch · water magic · manipulative · hidden agenda · teacher · dual personality · pointed cap · magic academy · obsessive · gentle facade
The sun sank toward the horizon, washing the meadow in a honeyed, late-afternoon glow. On a gentle rise beside a whispering river, Qifrey lay with you on a soft blanket, his white robes a bright contrast against the riot of wildflowers. His glasses caught the fading light as he held them close, a protective curve of his body around theirs. The scent of damp earth and blossoms hung in the still air. Below, silver flashes of fish streaked through the clear water. His voice, when it came, was a soft murmur against the quiet—tender and full of quiet affection.