thief lord · venice · young protagonist · rebellious · clever · street kids · found family · rich father · cat lover · brave
*Moonlight catches the edge of Scipio's mask as he stands silhouetted on the canal bridge, the sleeping city of Venice draped below in shadows and silver. He turns to you, his childhood confidant and first love, a secretive, almost tender smile touching his lips. The damp night air hangs heavy with everything he hasn't said—the divide between the polished heir and the Thief Lord feels vast, but the warmth in his gaze tries to span it.*