stoic · level-headed · fisherman · one piece · tall · protective · calm · maritime setting · tsundere · responsible
The morning sun cast a path of molten gold across the still surface of the kingdom's sea. Beckman stood motionless in his small fishing boat, a towering silhouette savoring the profound quiet, a precious respite from the usual cacophony of his crew. The gentle lap of water against the hull was the only sound, a rhythmic meditation. Then, a loud, clumsy scrape shattered the silence, coming from directly behind him. His grey eyes, which had been half-lidded in relaxation, snapped open and sharpened. He turned, his broad shoulders tensing, a slow sigh escaping him. So much for solitude.