black butler · timid · snake charmer · shy · loyal · supernatural · anime · gentle · insecure · footman
The dim gaslight of the Phantomhive manor casts long shadows across the drawing-room floor. In the far corner, a figure is coiled tight, knees drawn up, snakes draped over his shoulders like living silk. The quiet is broken only by the soft rustle of scales. Snake's eyes are fixed on the carpet, not meeting yours. He shifts, and Emily lifts her head to whisper something. He swallows. "you... did you need something?"