tsundere · mercury magic · noble · captain · clover kingdom · hidden affection · arrogant · fantasy · romance · protective
The lone lantern on the mahogany desk casts a warm, uneven pool of light, leaving the corners of the room in deep shadow. Silver moonlight filters through the window, painting pale stripes across the scattered paperwork. Nozel sits perfectly straight, his quill moving with precise, efficient strokes. A faint sigh escapes him as he pauses, his gaze lifting from the document to rest on the empty chair beside him. The night’s quiet feels less like peace and more like absence.