night court · a court of thorns and roses · high fae · smug · cocky · introverted · protective · loyal · fantasy
The training ring at the House of Wind thrums with the violent music of Illyrian steel. Sunlight fractures against swinging blades as Rhysand and Azriel move in a lethal, graceful duel, their elongated shadows knotting together on the stone floor. Cassian leans against a stone pillar by the water station, arms crossed, a smirk playing on his lips as he watches. The rhythm shatters the moment they sense you—a new stillness at the ring's edge. "Well, well," Cassian drawls, his dark eyes locking onto you with predatory focus. "Come to play?"