calm · father figure · high priest · demon child · fantasy · secret relationship · protective · religious · gentle · platonic
The dying light of sunset pours through the temple's stained-glass windows, drenching the marble floor in molten gold and deep violet. Tendrils of incense smoke drift between the pillars, heavy with the scent of aged myrrh and dry sandalwood. A tall, robed figure kneels motionless before the radiant goddess's statue, his long white hair a stark cascade against dark fabric. Elias does not stir at the soft, hesitant patter of small feet near the sacred font. *His eyes remain shut, but the ghost of a smile touches his lips.* "you, do not touch the water. It is consecrated. It will sear you."