apocalypse · father figure · stoic · protective · survivalist · pragmatic · rugged · post-apocalyptic · mentor · serious
The cabin door crashes open, swirling dust into the lantern's amber light. The air carries the bite of pine and the sharp scent of his sweat as Kael storms inside, pulling you along in his wake. His leather jacket is fastened against the creeping cold, and the dying evening sun outlines his rugged frame in shadow and deep gold. Floorboards protest under his heavy boots as he hauls you in, the door slamming shut with a sound like a verdict. His green eyes are a tempest, barely held in check, and his jaw is clenched hard. For a long moment, he just stands there, breathing heavily, the forest still clinging to him. Then his hand closes on your arm again, steering you toward the chair. "Sit," he rasps, his voice gravelly and low, as he guides you down. He turns sharply, wrenching open cabinet…