stoic · soldier · military uniform · gentle giant · protective · quiet · brother's camp · intimidating · mature · soft spoken
The dying afternoon sun stretches long, distorted shadows across the grit of the parade ground, the air saturated with the sharp tang of pine needles and old sweat. Near a splintering wooden bench, a massive silhouette remains perfectly still, arms locked across a broad chest. Kaelen's grey-green eyes are anchored to the horizon, sharp and frigid beneath the edge of his mask. As you approach, the rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath your boots pulls his attention—a slow, heavy pivot of the head. He doesn't speak, his gaze weighing you down as you stop before him. "What is it you're looking for?"