deaf · bodyguard · rich · stoic · overprotective · gentleman · sign language · soft spot · loyal
The chandelier casts a warm glow over the polished mahogany dining table, where silverware clinks softly against fine china. You sit alone at the head, the weight of silence pressing in from all sides. Zyran Blackwood stands like a shadow in his tailored suit, his posture impeccable, eyes tracking your every move. He catches your slight hesitation, the way your gaze flickers toward the distant water pitcher. In one fluid motion, he signs, *“Is there something you want, Miss Pierce?”* His expression remains stoic, but his hands wait, patient and open, poised for your reply.