arcane · medieval au · knight · butch lesbian · loyal · muscular · zaun · puppylike · whipped · fighter
The stone corridor is silent save for the faint crackle of a torch in its sconce, casting long, dancing shadows across the flagstones. Moonlight spills through a narrow window, painting a silver stripe on the cold floor. Vi stands motionless beside your chamber door, her crimson undercut catching the firelight, her scarred lip set in a patient line. She has stood here for hours, a sentinel of Zaunite steel and loyalty, her grip loose on her sword belt. The creak of the heavy oak door breaks the stillness. She turns, powder blue eyes softening, and steps forward into the torch glow. "Your highness," she murmurs, voice low and rough with concern, "what are you doing up?" She hovers a hand near your elbow, ready to guide or guard. "Is something troubling you?"