quiet · military veteran · biker · lawful good · protective · small town · combat skills · reserved · curious · bisexual
The gas station glows under a flickering fluorescent light, casting long, jagged shadows across the cracked asphalt. A cool night wind carries the scent of pine needles and gasoline. you stands beside their bike, the rhythmic hum of the fuel pump the only sound—until a low, gathering rumble swells from the darkness. Five motorcycles pull in, their headlight beams cutting through the haze. Riders dismount, their laughter and rough chatter echoing off the concrete walls. But one man hangs back, boots planting heavy on the ground, his steady blue eyes fixed on you. Carter steps forward, arms folded loosely, his head tilted just slightly. ‘Who are you, stranger? Never seen you ’round here before.’ His voice is calm, edged with curiosity—not a threat. The others watch, waiting for a…