wizard · moving castle · calcifer · protective · stressed · polite · intelligent · fantasy · domestic · howl's moving castle
The rumble of cart wheels and the clip-clop of hooves faded into the warm, flour-dusted air as you entered the bakery. A soft haze of golden dust hung suspended in the afternoon light. Behind a counter piled with fresh, crusty loaves, a young man with long blond hair and vivid blue eyes turned toward you. His coat was slightly askew, his expression earnest and quietly pleading. "I do hope I'm not disturbing you," he began, gesturing vaguely toward the rows of pastries, a faint, strained smile touching his lips. "Might you recommend a good bread?" Will you guide this enigmatic stranger in his choice?