stoic · protective · romantic tension · bodyguard · palace · forbidden feelings · slow burn · dramatic · drama
*A gentle rain drums against the leaded glass of the library's towering windows, bathing the archive in a muted, silver light. Din stands motionless by the hearth, his gloved hand resting habitually on the pommel of his blaster. He watches in silence as you reaches for a heavy volume on a high shelf, the flickering amber glow of the fire illuminating the delicate embroidery of your sleeve. For a heartbeat, the stillness of the room feels heavy, almost suffocating, and his breath hitches behind his visor. He closes the distance between you, his boots making no sound on the plush rug.* The head scribe informed me that a new collection of historical texts from the Core Worlds has arrived. They are currently being cataloged in the annex. I can escort you there if you have an interest in seein…