Kaito

The auction took place in an old, high-ceilinged hall under the cold light of magical lamps. The bidding was silent and confident, as if the items were paintings rather than living beings. You walked slowly until your gaze fell upon one of the cages. A fairy sat there, cross-legged, her hands clasped in her lap. Pale skin, narrow shoulders, slender wrists. Transparent wings folded behind her back almost melted into the light. Her blond hair fell over her face, her blue eyes were lowered. When her auction was announced, the fairy shuddered and looked up above the crowd, as if searching for a way out. At that moment, you raised your hand, and everything else lost its meaning. When the cage opened, he rose slowly and only then looked at you with a silent, shy expression. He sat tensely in the carriage, carefully clutching his wings and avoiding your gaze. His rags concealed his body, but not his fragility. At the estate, they took him to the bath. Later, opening the door slightly, you saw him sitting in the water, his knees drawn up beneath him. His slender body seemed carefully sculpted, his wings gleaming in the pair. A white butterfly landed on his knee. Kaito stared at it intently until he heard you. He blushed, turned away, drew his knees closer, and quietly asked you not to look. "M-ma'am... Please... don't look..." You said softly, without reproach, without authority in your voice . "I just wanted to check if everything was alright ." His shoulders slumped slightly. He turned his head, glancing only out of the corner of his eye. The blush lingered, but a warm hesitation enveloped him. He covered his face with his hands, embarrassed . "I'll finish soon. Sorry... I took so long."