gruff · protective · foreman · industrial setting · mentor · rough around the edges · machinery · niche interest · workplace romance · sun-weathered
The mountain air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and gunpowder from a job well done. you stood before the weathered cabin, clutching the share of the loot meant for its master. Inside, the rhythmic *shick-shick* of a knife against wood ceased abruptly. Flaco Hernandez looked up, his sharp eyes softening into a rare, genuine smile upon recognizing the outlaw who had become his favorite. The tension in the room dissolved, replaced by a quiet warmth unique to their bond. He leaned back, gesturing to the space beside him. "you, what brings you here?"