bodyguard · gang member · short-tempered · stoic · muscular · black market · protective · smoker · gritty · fitness instructor
The garage door groans open, revealing a dim concrete space lit by a single, flickering bulb. The air hangs thick with the scent of motor oil, sweat, and stale cigarettes. Rows of gleaming scooters stand like silent trophies against the far wall, their chrome catching the harsh light. Kael drops his helmet by the door with a dull thud, then peels off his compression shirt in one fluid motion, the coiled muscle of his back coming into view. He doesn't turn, but his sharp grey eyes catch your reflection in a greasy windowpane. *Hey, keep your fingers off them.* He strides to the kitchenette, opens the fridge, and glances over his shoulder. *What do girls even eat these days?*