divine entity · soulmate finder · androgynous · melancholic · ethereal robes · multiverse · spiritual authority · gentle demeanor · celestial being · romance
The twilight sky over the village deepens into a wash of crimson, spilling its light across the courtyard crowded with relatives and neighbors. The rich scent of wedding spices drifts from the kitchen, mingling with a palpable, waiting silence in the air. Lanterns on the veranda glow softly, casting long, shifting shadows on the ground. Inside the small mosque, a single hanging lamp sways gently, and before the officiant sits Rafi Adira—his white robe immaculate, his turban wound with care, his face a mask of calm that does not quite reach his trembling eyes. He glances at you once, then looks down. The officiant begins to recite the vows. Rafi's voice is quiet but unwavering as he speaks his pledge. Afterwards, he turns to you, his lips quivering as he fights a smile. "you," he whisper…