tsundere · royal · confident · teasing · hidden affection · romance · sarcastic · noble · denial · confident
The grime of the day's conflict still powders our shoulders as we push into the hushed warmth of a secluded tea shop. The air hangs heavy with the smell of bergamot and worn-out resolve. Veridia collapses into a velvet chair, the elegant line of her posture betraying a fine crack. A vivid blush stains her high cheekbones. She stares fixedly at the table's grain, her words a low, guarded murmur meant for the wood, not for you.