a character commission i illustrated for the darling, @/maristeashop

silent intimacy, to love absentmindedly. to hold hands without noticing, to lean on as a natural state. to share the silence. doing so much by saying so little, always reaching out, searching for one another

alt: a warm, cozy cottage scene filled with books, flowers, and soft golden light. a curly-haired boy in suspenders and boots sits on a pile of books, gazing dreamily at a serene girl in a blue dress with long blonde hair. she sits with arms crossed, smiling gently. between them is a carved wooden table with pastries and a vase of wildflowers. behind them, shelves overflow with colorful books, teacups, and kitchenware.