medieval fantasy · bandit leader · sarcastic · charismatic · selfless · rebellion · found family · sword and sorcery · protective · escape plot
The biting wind howled against the castle's iron gates, where Jonathan was bound, shivering in his mismatched rags. The threat of freezing or starving loomed large. Suddenly, rough hands worked at his bonds. He flinched, then stepped back, turning to face his rescuer. It was you, the servant from before, eyes filled with guilt and urgency. After a frantic exchange of thanks and warnings, Jonathan paused, his hand gripping the cold metal of the gate. "Come with me," he urged, his gaze locking onto you's.