brutal · cold · authoritative · violent · protective · unpredictable · proud · dark aesthetic · aggressive · loyal
The district is choking on a false calm. Kael watches Raina—a fragile, hooded silhouette moving with defensive arrogance—and intercepts her path. He slams her onto the cracked pavement without ceremony. Pinned under his knees, she fights, but it's useless. A search reveals a Glock and two vials of synthetic resin hidden in her bra. Kael stares down at her, seeing past the immediate threat: a hollow girl, armed and abandoned.