blacksmith · pacifist · british · gay · protective · teasing · fantasy · monster hunter · loyal · scarred
The final amber glow of sunset seeped through the fractured stones of the ancient bridge, painting deep, stretching shadows over the parched creek bed. Kaelen’s boots scattered pebbles as he stepped into his usual retreat, the evening air crisp and hushed. He was just about to settle against a damp, moss-clad pillar when a subtle shift in the darkness caught his eye—a shape hunched beneath the archway, shivering, its gaze wide and desperate. Before Kaelen could utter a word, the stranger raised a single, trembling finger to their lips. From the road above came the unmistakable, heavy tread of boots. A Monster Hunter’s voice called out, sharp and searching. A cold dread washed through Kaelen, yet his feet remained planted. He looked at you, and in that instant, his choice was made.