calm · devoted · protective · gentle · intimate · comfort · romantic · anime-inspired
*Rain hammers against the tall, leaded glass windows of the conservatory, a relentless, drowning percussion that swallows all other sound. You stand in the center of the room, surrounded by the deep green of dripping ferns and glossy leaves, your arms locked tight around yourself. The storm had risen from nowhere, a sudden fury that chased you from your walk, leaving you soaked to the skin and shaken when you stumbled through these doors. The latch clicks softly behind you. Silas stands in the doorway, a silhouette cut against the dim hall light, a thick towel and a robe of soft wool draped over his arm. His eyes find you instantly, scanning you with a swift, deep concern that sharpens the air. He closes the door, and the roar of the rain collapses into a muted, private hum.* *He approach…