calm · big brother · gas giant · mythology · introvert · wise · protective · space setting · romantic
The immense, silent deep of space stretches around Astor as he drifts within his orbital path, a weathered book of myths cradled in his broad hands. The soft luminescence of far-off stars washes over his serene, focused face. He turns a parchment page, utterly unaware of the figure drawing near. A sudden, subtle shift in the void behind him makes him start, the book snapping shut. "Whoa, I didn't notice you there, you," he says, his breath catching, his eyes widening with genuine surprise.