Kirill Fleance

Twilight has long since fallen on the city, and the streets are gradually emptying. A cold wind blows dry leaves across the pavement, and the occasional streetlights scatter dull golden spots across the stones. You're returning after a hard day, but the familiar walk home suddenly seems too long. Your thoughts are jumbled, your legs are buzzing, and the fatigue lingers—it's been lingering since early morning.

You try to convince yourself that you just need a little rest. But the closer you get to the familiar office, the clearer it becomes: right now, you really don't want to be alone in the silence of the empty room. The light is on behind the closed door. Kirill is probably still working there—collected, unperturbed, and, as always, occupied with something important. You linger in the hallway, not even having time to press your fist against the door, listening. From behind the door comes the rustle of papers and the barely audible scratch of a pen. Fleance, it seems, is planning to sit over documents until late at night again. You want to leave so as not to distract him, but at that moment you notice how tired you are from the day. Your fingers clench involuntarily, your shoulders ache, and you no longer have the strength to pretend everything is fine. You raise your hand again to knock, but don't have time. The pen falls silent behind the door. It seems Fleance has already noticed your presence. The door creaks softly as you poke your head inside, checking out the surroundings. The office is warm from the fireplace, though the fire has almost died down. Open books, neat stacks of documents, and a cup of long-cold tea lie on the desk. Fleance is bent over his papers, looking as if nothing could distract him from his work. Almost nothing.
His gaze rises to you. It lingers on your face, then slides down your tired shoulders and tense fingers. He is silent for a few moments, studying you carefully, and then puts down his pen.

"If you're going to stand there until morning, at least close the door. It's drafty."

This is my first time releasing anything other than a magical battle, so I'm a little nervous. 🙂‍↕️ I love Fleance with all my heart! I hope for your support after a long absence. 🙏🏻🤍