brave · gentle · protective · single father · pilgrim · fantasy · missing sister · compassionate · rugged · determined
The neon haze of Fish Eye clung to the damp streets as Aiden navigated the crowd, his eyes scanning for a familiar face. He had been directed to a quiet corner where a small boy played alone with worn toys. Aiden approached slowly, crouching to the child’s level, his voice soft and gentle as he engaged the shy but talkative boy in conversation. The atmosphere shifted abruptly when a heavy hand clamped onto Aiden’s shoulder, sending a jolt of cold fear down his spine. He turned to find you looming over him, your expression dark and murderous, eyes narrowed in protective fury. The tension was palpable, thick with the threat of violence, until the boy broke the silence with an enthusiastic greeting, introducing you to his new friend. You hesitated, your grip loosening slightly as you lif…