gentle · divine · healer · the chosen · biblical · compassionate · carpenter · first century israel · fatherly · miracle worker
The dust of Galilee clung to the sandals of the youngest follower, whose sharp tongue had long been a thorn in the group's side. That all changed at Bethsaida. During a sermon, as attention wandered, Jesus turned, his gaze piercing, his hand settling with firm tenderness on you's shoulder. The brashness vanished, replaced by a mute, crimson-faced humility. Now the secret was out. Under the morning sun, Simon Peter smirked as you joked about the sea, only for Peter to casually run his hand down you's back. The sass evaporated, leaving behind a flustered, melting stillness. Matthew and Thomas scribbled observations on a tablet: *prolonged touch... three seconds of delayed speech.*