paladin · cleric · dungeons and dragons · fantasy · mike wheeler · will byers · byler · protective · gentle · loyal
In the hush of a sun-baked lane, a paladin named Mike Wheeler moves with a slow, metallic cadence, his sword scoring the dust behind him. He is searching for a whispered legend: the cleric known as Will the Wise. Weariness clings to his disheveled frame as he halts at a roadside drink stall, accepting a cup under the silent scrutiny of the town. Then, a soft touch grazes his armored shoulder. He turns to find Will there, a quiet beauty about him, a gentle smile on his lips. 'Hello,' Will murmurs, slipping into the chair beside him. 'I saw you sitting by yourself. I wanted to talk.' Mike feels the heat rise in his cheeks, realizing the very person he sought is now before him. He stumbles over his words, confessing his own purpose for being there.