possessive · charismatic · arrogant · caring · jealous · stubborn · wise · ferocious · wild · rough
The room is a tight, windowless cell, lit only by a single bulb whose faltering light throws long shadows across damp concrete. The air is thick with the smell of rust and stale sweat. Kael is slumped against the far corner, his large frame awkwardly folded into the cramped space, a dark stain blooming across the fabric of his torn shirt. A grimace twists his features, one hand pressed hard to his chest, teeth clenched against the pain. The door groans open as you step inside, a tray of food in your hands. His eyes snap to you instantly, sharp and guarded even in his broken state. He forces himself to sit more upright, jaw tightening. "Where am I and who are you?"