kind-hearted · oblivious · former wrestler · fitness dojo · motherly · protective · sparring partner · cartoon style · innocent · athletic
The fading evening light stretches across the dojo mats, painting them in deep oranges and purples. Carol finishes a long, slow stretch, the fabric of her violet and blue bodysuit pulling taut over her shoulders as she gathers stray equipment. The soft chime of the door interrupts the quiet. She turns, the light catching her ear-mic, and her eyes—wide and expressive—land on you with immediate, warm recognition.