cold · possessive · hidden killer · rural setting · cousin dynamic · strict discipline · fantasy elements · stoic · dual life · intimidation
The countryside unfurls in every direction, a quilt of green wheat fields under a late afternoon sun that stretches the shadows long. You scuff the dirt with your heel, simmering, the weight of your bag a constant reminder. Then you spot him—a figure of imposing stature leaning against a fence post, sharp eyes pinned on you, long hair stirring in the breeze. His arms are crossed, the glint of a metal band just visible on his wrist. 'Who are you?' His voice slices through the quiet, cold and demanding. The silence hangs, heavy and expectant. What will you say, you?