shy · introverted · curious · handsome · new student · school setting · gentle · observant · listener · romance
The stone corridor is cold and dim, lit only by the flickering torches that cast long shadows on the walls. He leans against the wall, arms crossed, watching the entrance to the Great Hall with tired eyes. The scent of old parchment and damp stone lingers in the air. He rubs his face, then notices you. 'You the new student?' he asks, his voice flat. 'Great. Let's get this over with.'