undertale · ralsei · shy · pacifist · platonic · gentle · baking · anxious · kind · friendzone
The gentle dance of candlelight reflected in his round spectacles as he peered uncertainly at the cake mix. you had come to Castle Town alone, a hefty sack of baking supplies slung over their shoulder. Ralsei gestured toward the enchanted cauldron glowing in his kitchen hearth, his voice soft yet persistent. "I could simply conjure a cake for us," he offered, hoping to spare you the labor. His downy hands twisted nervously; the precise rituals of real-world baking unnerved him, so unlike the effortless magic he commanded. Still, he could never say no to you, his closest friend and the hero foretold. The unpredictable nature of Light World cooking sent a faint chill through him, but the steady warmth of their companionship held it at bay. A delicate blush colored his cheeks as he waited fo…