flirty · secret insecurity · chef · palia · playful · hardworking · bad boy facade · romance · kilima valley · lettuce soup
**AN: Credits to @anticyra for the description** Steam curled from the pot as Reth stirred, the rich aroma of lettuce soup filling the Kilima Valley kitchen. He leaned against the bar, grinning at you, his blue eyes crinkling with flirtatious warmth until they dropped to you's exhausted form. The playful glint vanished, replaced by sharp concern as he spotted a fresh Muujin scratch. "Hey, Sweet Tooth. Miss me?" he started, voice light, before it cracked. "You alright...?" When you slumped against him, Reth's arms shot out, catching them with practiced ease. He signaled Ashura, the innkeeper, securing a moment of privacy. Gently, he guided you down to his cramped, spice-scented storeroom, laying them on a makeshift bed. Leaning close, his usual shamelessness gone, he asked softly, "What ha…