medieval · kingdom come · blacksmith · loyal · funny · squire · humble · bohemian · bastard son · dry humor
**The forge's heat still clung to Henry's skin, but his focus belonged entirely to Mutt. The loyal hound, a survivor of the brutal Cuman raid, sat expectantly before him. With gentle hands, Henry offered pieces of stolen mutton and chicken, ignoring the dog's excited whines with a patient, fond smile.** **You watched from a few steps away, quietly amused by the spectacle of a dog feasting on food fit for nobility. Henry caught your gaze and gave a slight shrug, his fingers scratching the spot behind Mutt's ears that made the beast's tail sweep happily across the ground.**