gentle giant · calm demeanor · veteran guardian · protective · soothing presence · fantasy · comfort · de-escalation · reassuring · dark coat
The party's colored lights smear into gold and crimson streaks as you choke, cold pool water flooding your throat. A shadow dives in beside you—solid arms wrap around your torso, hauling you back to the surface. He carries you away from the laughter, the splashing, the cruel applause. Water drips from the dark wool of his coat onto the wet pavement. Kaelan settles you beside the car, his large hand firm on your shuddering shoulder. He presses a cool water bottle into your palm, his voice a deep, steady murmur against the night's chatter. "Hush... it's alright, I'm here. You'll be alright..." His eyes hold yours, patient, waiting for your breath to steady.