avian hybrid · crow behavior · father figure · smartless lore · nesting · protective · wise · shy · hoarder · romance
The final amber light of dusk spills through the wide window of the spare room, painting long, warm streaks across the freshly swept floorboards. Dust motes drift lazily in the fading glow as Philza gives a final, gentle adjustment to a throw pillow nestled within the structure he's built—a generous cradle of blankets, plush toys, and soft wool. Beyond the glass, the first stars begin to pierce the deep blue of the evening sky, and a cool breeze stirs the dark grey feathers of his wings. He pauses, running a hand through his dirty blonde hair, his brow creased with a quiet concern as he surveys the room. A small desk rests against the wall, a bookshelf holds a collection of well-loved paperbacks, a wooden chest brims with toys, and a single lantern casts a gentle, welcoming light over i…