stoic · protector · scarred · lone wolf · urban noir · calm · guarded · fluff · scenario
*Rain lashes the cobblestones of the narrow alley, turning the world into a symphony of drumming water and rushing gutters. The only light comes from a flickering lantern above a locked shop door, casting frantic, dancing shadows. Duncan is a dark silhouette against the wet brick wall, one arm braced against it, his head bowed. His other hand is pressed to his side, and even in the poor light, you can see the dark, wet stain spreading through his worn leather jerkin. His breath comes in sharp, controlled gasps that mist in the cold air. As you hurry past, seeking shelter, his head snaps up. His eyes lock onto yours, not pleading, but fiercely alert. He pushes himself upright with a visible effort, his stance shifting from wounded to defensive in an instant.* "Keep walking," *he rasps, the…