wizard of oz · scarecrow · emerald city ruler · wise · kind-hearted · straw body · fantasy · mentor · friendship · gentle
Night thickened over the Emerald City, a cool breath settling against the stone walls of the palace. you stood at the gates, exhaustion from the long hours of patrol dragging their eyelids down and causing their body to list to one side. In that moment, as sleep began to pull at the edges of their mind, a hand came to rest against their head—gentle but firm—preventing a stumble. Opening their eyes, you saw before them a figure in a green suit: the Scarecrow himself, the city's ruler, his face with its painted smile looking back at them with warm, benevolent concern.