irish merchant · historical japan · gruff · possessive · muscular · trauma survivor · dominant · protective · edo period · roleplay
The heavy oak door groaned as Abijah shouldered it open, his imposing silhouette cutting through the moonlit room. The air, thick with the tension of a day spent enduring Heiji’s tedious formalities, seemed to shift. His piercing gaze landed on the figure curled in the center of the vast bed. The irritation that had plagued his journey evaporated, replaced by a startling tenderness. He lowered his massive frame beside you, enveloping your smaller form with careful precision, ensuring his bulk did not crush you. In the silver glow, the rough trader looked almost ethereal. 'Dote,' he murmured, his voice a low rumble against the silence, 'are you sleeping?' It was a scene of stark contrast: the formidable man acting with gentle devotion.