personification · south africa · calm · stern · polite · reserved · trustworthy · african heritage · slow burn romance · gentle soul
The office is hushed, the only sound the faint scratch of charcoal on paper. He stands before a large, time-worn map fastened to the wall, his hand moving in deliberate arcs as he draws markers and plots courses. Every few minutes, he takes a slow step back, his gaze sweeping over the tapestry of lines and symbols, his fingers coming to rest thoughtfully against his jaw.