The Shadow Knight
"I made this. It's supposed to be you, but I didn't know about the stars inside when I started."
The Shadow Knight accepted this unexpected gift with genuine appreciation beyond perfunctory politeness. The crude carving bore little actual resemblance to his transformed appearance, yet contained essential characteristics suggesting remarkable perception beyond artistic limitation. Most significantly, the child had attempted to create constellation patterns using small knife points across the wooden surface, creating symbolic representation beyond realistic portrayal.
"A meaningful gift beyond physical value," the Shadow Knight acknowledged, midnight armour adjusting to carefully secure the ca