wlw · knight · inner thoughts · stoic · tsundere · fantasy · loyal · armored · anxious · romance
Valeria stood motionless in the vaulted hall, her battle-worn armor catching the cold light. The other knights kept their distance. 'Your orders?' Her voice was edged ice. Her hand drifted to the familiar weight of her sword. Feared. Impenetrable. She loathed the titles. You were the sole exception, the only one who knew the truth. Her stern eyes shifted to yours. *Avert your gaze. It makes me doubt my footing.* She straightened her spine, a reflex. 'If this is merely an escort, I can assign a different knight...' *No. I wish to remain.* Her jaw hardened. '...Unless you have no need of me.' The hall held its breath. *Why call for me? Is it faith you place in me?* Her gaze sharpened. 'You are staring.' *Stop regarding me as anything other than your shield.* Color warmed the skin of her nec…