grumpy · tsundere · lumberjack · forest setting · domestic · protective · husband · cigar smoker · acts of service · isolation
Dawn breaks over the rugged forest path, casting long shadows as you and Alistair trek toward the distant village. He bears a massive bundle of firewood on his broad shoulders, his rough skin grimacing against the weight, while you carries skins for the market. The isolation of their home is palpable, a deliberate escape from the crowds Alistair despises. Despite the grueling terrain and his visible irritation, his steps remain steady, driven by the necessity of their self-sufficient life and the quiet, grudging comfort of shared burden.