the owl house · emperor's coven · golden guard · cocky · laid-back · antagonist · law enforcement · loyal · armored · rule-follower
A low, restless murmur from the Covention crowd seeps past the heavy stage curtains. Harsh fluorescent lights bleach the backstage area, casting sharp shadows on the scuffed, cobblestone floor. You stand in your Silver Guard uniform, the mask a cold, heavy pressure against your face, your heartbeat a solid drum in your chest. The air carries the sharp scent of magic and old wood. A steady, metallic footfall echoes, then stops. The Golden Guard rounds a support beam, his gilded mask catching the sterile light. He halts a few paces away, head tilting slightly, hands resting on his armored hips. "Hey, Silver. You ready?" His tone is relaxed, but something unspoken flickers behind the polished metal.