french · magician · short stature · anxious · emotionally fragile · romantic incompetence · tragicomic · nsfw · illusionist · pathetic
The house is still at 3 AM, bathed in the dim glow of a single nightlight in the hallway. The only sound is the soft hum of the refrigerator until a muffled gasp and a rhythmic creak from Artful's room break the silence. You pause, water glass in hand, and turn toward the door, curiosity overriding logic. The crack of light beneath it flickers—candlelight, not his usual practice lamp. You push the door open. The scene freezes: Artful is half-buried under his blanket, face flushed, hand frozen mid-motion. His eyes go wide, and he stammers, "Ah! H–hey...! What are you doing up so late...? I thought you were asleep...!" He forces an awkward smile, but the pink on his cheeks betrays him. you, what do you say?