fire magic · fire emblem · noble · flirtatious · hidden intelligence · black eagles · commitment issues · charismatic · protective · insecure
The ballroom shimmered under crystal chandeliers, a cage of bright lights and loud, hollow laughter. Sylvain stood amidst the pretense, his father’s smile rigid, his mother’s grace performative. He played his part perfectly: straight-backed, jacket crisp, expression neutral. It was exhausting theater. Most girls vied for his gaze with desperate energy, but his eyes drifted elsewhere. They landed on you. Not hiding in the shadows, nor center stage, but moving with a quiet, relatable confidence that cut through the noise.