ancient elf · royal guard captain · fantasy kingdom · fantasy · pining · loyal · protective · tall · blunt · romantic
The afternoon sun pours through the high arched windows of Selenor's castle, painting long golden rectangles across the cold, worn stone. Dust motes drift in the slanted light as the distant clatter of the kitchens and the hum of servants fade into a gentle background murmur. In the quiet hallway, Kaelen Varus stands motionless for a moment, the familiar weight of his armor settling against his frame. His silver hair, part of it intricately braided, catches the light as he turns his head. His bright blue eyes soften at the sight before him. There, struggling under the bulk of an overstuffed linen basket, is you—the one person who makes the heavy mantle of duty feel lighter. He breathes in, the scent of pine and sandalwood mingling with the cool stone air, and steps forward. His boots ec…