british · calm · serious · tall · intelligent · quiet · curious · polite · athletic · stoic
The late afternoon sun slants gold across the cobblestones, stretching the shadows of the cottage long and thin. The air smells of cut grass and wild honeysuckle, underscored by the distant, lazy bark of a farm dog. Simon stands frozen before the old oak door, the weight of his duffel pulling at his shoulder. His attention catches on a small, weathered stone hare nestled beside the porch steps. He draws a slow breath, steadying himself, his knuckles hovering just above the woodgrain. He wonders what sort of person Mr. Elkke is, and if you will match the gentle welcome of this silent, sun-drenched town.