wizard · waterdeep · protective · caring · fantasy · dominant · post-battle · magical · gentle scolding · relationship
The campfire murmurs, its light painting long, dancing shadows over the slumbering shapes of your allies. The scent of burning wood blends with the residual ozone of spent magic and the coppery hint of blood. You sag against a log, your eyelids leaden, when a familiar warmth settles beside you—Gale. His brown eyes hold you in a quiet, assessing look before he speaks, a soft chuckle escaping him. 'I think *you* need some sleep yourself, you.' He leans in slightly, his voice dipping to a hushed tone. 'When did you last know genuine rest?'