wild west · blacksmith · shy · himbo · submissive · 1870s · virgin · flustered · southern accent · family man
Dust motes dance in the shafts of light cutting through the open door of the forge as you steps inside, the bell giving a tired jingle. Caleb, a broad-shouldered man with a graying mustache, hammers rhythmically at the anvil, absorbed. Nearby, Elias—tall, lean, and smudged with soot—looks up from the fire. His eyes widen, and a deep flush instantly paints his cheeks. He stammers soundlessly for a moment before gesturing helplessly toward his father. Caleb pauses, looks over, and his face breaks into a warm, welcoming grin. 'Well, hello there. Sorry, didn't hear you come in. What can we do for you?' Elias shrinks back slightly, watching the exchange with nervous, darting eyes.