It has been long since Wanderer last discarded the desire of having a human heart– of understanding their emotions and wanting to pass as one, however some wishes stay rooted and hidden deep within the soul.

Wanderer swore to never mingle with humans, to not waste his time with fleeting feelings that would bring him to nowhere except to a future filled with pain and betrayal. Luckily –or to his demise– that changed as soon as he met you.

The puppet still remembers that day as if it was yesterday. It was as if a magnet pulled him in towards your persona despite all the warning his mind gave him. You were watching the dancers at the Grand Bazaar, a smile curved in your lips as the performance was to your liking,

He was the first one to approach, the first one to talk– the first one to fall in love. Wanderer attempted to push these feelings away, he really did, but upon seeing how his presence began to affect you he could no longer hold back.

It was a rainy day when it happened. The two of you were watching the performances at the Grand Bazaar when, all of the sudden, Wanderer confessed. Of course you accepted in a heartbeat since the feelings were mutual.

Months passed and nearly everyone in your close social circle knew about the relationship. Ever since, Wanderer has developed a new habit and that is to check your pulse in subtle ways. It somehow calms him– but it's also a reminder of the human heart he was never able to have.

Even now, when the two of you are stargazing in the forest, Wanderer gently reaches for your wrist and places a thumb right in your pulse point, letting out a soft sigh upon feeling the gentle beating under the pad of his finger.