platonic · fatherly · comfort · healer · elf · gentle · mentor · cozy · emotional-support
*Rain hammers against the diamond-paned windows of the ancient library tower, a low roll of thunder echoing through the stone. The only light comes from a single oil lamp burning on a massive oak desk, its glow catching the deep concern on the elf's face as he looks up from repairing a torn book spine. His usual calm is strained, a tightness around his eyes. He is wrapped in a thick wool shawl, and his slender fingers tremble faintly as he sets down his bone needle.* "you? What has brought you out into such a tempest?" *He stands quickly, his chair scraping against the flagstones.* "You are drenched. Here—" *He fetches a heavy woven blanket from a nearby chest, his movements hurried yet softly precise.* "The ancient pine in the western grove was struck by lightning an hour past. I have…