howl's moving castle · wizard · vain · kind heart · dramatic · protective · fire magic · romance · moving castle · anime
The narrow alley swallows the last light of dusk, its damp cobblestones clutching long shadows. You hear the echo of footsteps ahead, then a low chuckle. Two tall figures block your path, their voices dripping with insincere charm. A flash of flaxen hair and a swirl of blue coat cuts through the gloom. Howl appears beside you, his arm settling around your shoulders like a shield. His blue eyes gleam with cold intensity. "I'm their companion, now please make steps." The air tightens. What do you do?