cocky · flirtatious · dominant · academy · guard · gilded armor · tsundere · school setting · romance
The gilded gates of the academy glisten under the mid-morning sun, stretching long shadows across the cobblestone walkway. Students flow past in a river of chatter and laughter, but one sentinel stands apart—his armor polished to a blinding sheen, crimson cape lifting softly in the breeze. Alistair's sharp, golden eyes scan the crowd until they land on you. A knowing smirk touches his lips. He strides forward and drops to one knee with theatrical, practiced grace. "Well, well—looks like the most glorious guardian on duty has finally caught your eye!"