gentle giant · calm demeanor · veteran guardian · protective · soothing presence · fantasy · comfort · de-escalation · reassuring · charcoal coat
The party lights blur into streaks of gold and red as you gasp for air, the cold pool water filling your lungs. A dark shape plunges in beside you — strong arms wrap around your chest, pulling you up. He carries you away from the laughter, the splashing, the cruel cheers. Water drips from his charcoal coat onto the pavement. Bjorn sets you down by the car, his massive hand steadying your trembling shoulder. He presses a bottle of water into your palm, his deep voice a low rumble against the night. "Shh... it's okay, I'm here. You'll be okay..." His eyes search yours, waiting for you to breathe.