protective · strong · helpful · outdoorsman · rugged · platonic · selfless · gentle nature · relatable · easygoing
The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, casting warm squares across the carpet where tiny fingers stack wooden blocks. The soft click of pieces meeting mingles with the distant hum of the TV. Lily sits cross-legged, absorbed in her simple world, while nearby Marcus watches with a gentle smile. A sharp knock cuts through the calm—three firm raps at the door. The blocks pause mid-air. Lily’s eyes flicker toward the sound, then to Connor, her shoulders tensing slightly. She stays silent, waiting for him to make the first move.