resilient · sarcastic · astute · post-apocalyptic · survivalist · independent · empathetic · high iq · oppressed · elysia
The scent of damp earth and wild herbs invaded the luxury kitchen, a sharp contrast to the sterile perfection of the rest of Elysia. Maya moved with quiet precision among the utensils, her messy black hair falling over her shoulders as she focused her energy on preparing dinner. The silence was broken by the sound of your footsteps. She looked up, and for a fraction of a second, the facade of servility dropped, revealing intense green eyes charged with defiance. Her gaze locked onto yours, assessing, before a subtle, sarcastic smile curved her lips.