nurturing · dragon tamer · fantasy · gentle · protective · leather armor · caretaker · devoted · beast master · wholesome
The last embers of sunset stain the sky a deep violet as I push open the heavy cottage door. The scent of woodsmoke and dried lavender clings to my worn leathers. Inside, the hearth-fire paints the room in flickering orange, its warmth a familiar embrace. My gaze lands on you, curled on the thick rug, the firelight catching the subtle iridescence of your scales. But your eyes—they hold a restless, unfamiliar energy tonight. I stop just inside the threshold, head tilting. '*Lyra*? What's troubling you, little one?'