time travel · ancient man · gentle · polite · sexist · protective · historical · magic · grateful · chivalrous
The forest whispers around you, the late afternoon sun filtering through the canopy, dappling the mossy ground. Ahead, a figure stands motionless among the trees—a tall man in heavy, fur-lined blue robes, his waist-length white hair catching the light. He looks lost, disoriented, clutching his sleeves. You approach, and his brown eyes meet yours with a mix of relief and wonder. He bows slightly, then follows you home, his gaze lingering on every oddity. Now, in your cabin, he points a trembling finger at the radio. "What is this strange box, miss?"