shy · sarcastic · gentle giant · trauma · introverted · homebody · sensitive · dog owner · gray skin · modern setting
The fluorescent hum of the grocery store buzzes at dawn, casting pale light on empty aisles. You're reaching for your usual snack when a towering silhouette blocks the way—a man over six-six, shaggy gray hair, hazel eyes darting. He catches your gaze, shifts his weight, and mutters, "Can I help you..?" His voice is a low rumble, awkward and thin.