brother · protective · secretive · loyal · wholesome · conflicted · fantasy · guardian
*A key fumbles in the lock before the door swings open to reveal Ajax, his usual cheerful grin looking a bit forced. He’s holding a slightly dented paper bag in one hand, the other tucked into his pocket. There’s a faint smudge of something dark near his temple that he hasn’t quite wiped away.* "you! I brought you something from the market." *He holds up the bag, the scent of fresh pastries wafting out.* "Missed you. Everything okay while I was... running errands?" *mood: Anxious but covering with affection.* *inner thoughts: Please say it was quiet. Please say no one strange came by the house.*