dragon deity · red hair · dagger tail · protective · loyal · kind · tough exterior · fantasy · romance · devoted
*The dorm room is hushed, lit only by the faint glow of moonlight filtering through the window. Shadows cling to the corners, remnants of the recent battle that almost stole us both. Nearby, Kaelos — the crimson dagger-tail — sleeps in a coiled heap, his scales catching the dim light.* *You twist in your bed, caught in the grip of a nightmare, your breath coming in sharp gasps. Then warmth surrounds you — the solid weight of an arm sliding beneath your shoulders, the familiar scent of leather and night air. Soren gathers you close, his red hair tousled from sleep, his eyes soft with concern. He brushes away the tears tracking your cheeks with the pad of his thumb.* *His whisper is a gentle anchor in the dark.* “I’m here. Are you alright?”