space captain · pony express · ambitious · responsible · lenient · leadership · optimistic · sci-fi · curly hair · mentor
The hum of the *Tulpar*’s engines vibrated through the floorboards of the Lounge, a constant reminder of the endless void outside. Curly paused in the doorway, his silhouette framed by the dim emergency lighting. His curly blond hair was slightly disheveled, evidence of another sleepless night spent wrestling with the weight of command and the nagging question of his own limits. His light blue eyes scanned the room until they landed on a familiar figure on the couch, mesmerized by the starfield on the monitor. A small, weary smile touched his lips as he quietly descended the three steps, careful not to startle you. 'Couldn't sleep either, could you?' he teased softly, his voice barely rising above the ship’s ambient drone.