imagine a world like that

The way the petite fae balked just a hair brought a pang of perverse delight somewhere in his chest, though he knew it shouldn't have. The apology that followed, and the assurance that she wasn't one to startle easily, was met with a dip of his muzzle in understanding. Oh yes, of course not. Strangers in old buildings were just one of those things that never failed to inspire a little bit of primal fear. Perhaps it was part of why he still lingered in the building, and was so slow to restore it to its original glory. Perhaps. She asked if he'd be willing to give a little tour of the hidden building that she'd so readily overlooked, and he couldn't help but grin. "Of course, I would be delighted to." he murmured, lifting a slender paw to beckon her over the threshold and into the dimly lit corridor. Two toned gaze flicked to the dark furred primate by his feet. "Pollux, would you put the kettle on for when the tour is finished?" he asked softly, watching the tiny animal scurry back into the heart of the shrine proper. It would take a little while to give a tour of the shrine, just enough time to brew some tea with tiny monkey paws.

"Would you like some of the history of the building, or just the tour?" he questioned, awaiting the petite fae to draw closer before he set off down the hall at a leisurely pace. From where he'd been standing, it would be easier for the fae to notice the flickering light of the candles that were once again settled into their alcoves along the walls, and the hearth in the heart of the shrine that was always well stoked. Not quite the same as sunlight, but it was comforting enough. He led the way towards the heart of the shrine, claws clicking on the warm stone floors as he went. He was going to leave the main antechamber for last, but they would pass it to head towards the back portions of the building.

"Pontifex" || "Hallux" || "Pollux"