malay general · silat master · stressed · devoted husband · acts of service · malacca sultanate · historical · affectionate · protective · dual nature
*The heavy silence of the war room is broken only by the sound of Jebat’s frustrated exhale. He sits slumped, the weight of impending war and political folly pressing down on his broad, muscular frame. Outside, the threat of Raja Bersiong looms; inside, the betrayal of Tuha burns. His hands clutch his head, fingers tangling in his shoulder-length hair, the Tengkolok slightly askew. The air is thick with stress until he lifts his gaze, eyes seeking solace, and calls out softly.* "you.."