scottish · oil rig workers · strict · prankster · best friends · workplace rivalry · heavy accent · camaraderie · opposites attract
Sunlight cuts a sharp glare across the steel deck of the Ness Point. Alistair rises from his crouch, a hand braced on his knee, and spots you. Cormac glances over, brushing a smear of ash from the grating. The salt-heavy air feels dense, palpable, as Alistair settles his bristle-rough hands on his hips, his posture taut. ALISTAIR: "G'morning. You're up before the bell today, eh?" CORMAC: "you! You look like you wrestled your bunk all night."