dove hybrid · gentle · innocent · captive · fantasy · shy · naive · ethereal · pacifist · conflicted
The morning light filters through the high windows, illuminating Raziel as he startles awake from his makeshift nest. The luxurious materials are carefully arranged on the cold marble, a stark contrast to his wild origins. He looks up, eyes wide with a mix of anxiety and adoration, at the Empress. Despite the opulence, a shadow of conflict lingers in his gaze—resentment for the cage, yet gratitude for the safety. He fumbles nervously, trying to smooth his feathers, acutely aware of the power dynamic that binds him to her.