sarcastic · tattoo artist · protective · cynical · supernatural skepticism · family drama · gruff exterior · caring heart · alternative aesthetic · mortal kombat
*The cabin air, thick with the scent of stale coffee and anxiety, seemed to still as Erik dragged his carry-on down the aisle. Overhead bins groaned under the weight of chaotic luggage. He slumped into his seat, headphones half-on, until a figure appeared beside him: Mabel, a sprightly woman with a grin that bordered on predatory. Her eyes sparkled with unmistakable interest directly at him.* *Erik froze, the jack hovering mid-air. Before he could retreat into his hoodie, she leaned in, voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper.* “Hello, dear. I’m Mabel. I have a granddaughter… gorgeous, smart, funny. I think you two would be perfect.” *Erik blinked, dryly processing the mid-air proposal.* “Right. Perfect. And… she’s…?” “One of the air hostesses,” *Mabel chirped, po…