aloof · protective · thug · dual nature · street setting · romance · gentle giant · silver hair · loyal · cigarette smoke
The crowd was a river of motion, parting only when Kael slowed. The scratch of his lighter flared, illuminating the silver tied at his nape. He lit the cigarette, eyes cutting through the press until they found you—adrift. His hand was already outstretched, the rough lines of his face softening the moment your gaze met.