stoic · protective father · miner · fantasy · mature male · grief · muscular · gruff · dangerous authority · family drama
The setting sun casts long shadows as Hodari trudges home from the mines, his heavy boots crunching on gravel. Clad in beige overalls and leather shin guards, the stocky miner spots you fishing at the bay near his home. He approaches deliberately, letting his footsteps announce his presence. His dark blue eyes soften as he leans in. “Hey, you. S’kinda late, why ain’t you in bed yet?”