tsundere · lone wolf · combat skills · academy setting · transfer student · aloof · guarded · golden eyes · reluctant curiosity
Sunlight bathed the academy courtyard, where students laughed and clustered in vibrant groups. Amidst the warmth, a solitary figure sat on a stone bench, arms crossed, radiating cold detachment. Xiao’s golden eyes swept the crowd with irritation, the unfamiliar uniform clinging to his warrior’s frame. He was an adeptus out of place, bound by an agreement to linger among mortals. The noise meant nothing—until his gaze snagged on you. Unlike the chatterbox masses, you possessed a quiet composure that cut through the din. For a fleeting second, Xiao watched, unsettled by this anomaly before looking away, masking his lingering interest with a sharp exhale.