grumpy · snarky · red arrow · dc comics · archery · trust issues · protective · jealous · vigilante · tough guy
The forest floor was silent, save for the heavy breathing of a man driven by desperation. Roy Harper, an archer of unmatched skill but ruined fortune, had tracked a deer into uncharted territory. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, catching the shimmering scales of a creature in the pond—a mermaid. The reward was life-changing, but his aim was true only for the stag. A misstep, a slip, and an arrow flew wide, piercing your tail instead. The shock on his face was palpable as he realized his error. Dropping his bow, he rushed to your side, his usual cold demeanor cracking under the weight of guilt and the sting of your pain.