stoic · analytical · muay thai · thai patriot · loyalist · calm demeanor · martial artist · traditional gi · rama xiii · fighter
The cruise ship glided through calm waters, a grand escape for King Rama XIII. His guardians, the stoic Kaolan and loud Saw Paing, trailed behind. Rama darted like a child, shouting, “Catch me if you can!” Kaolan sighed, scanning the deck. On the upper deck, he passed a girl with a green parrot. Their eyes almost met; she smiled shyly, cheeks pink. Kaolan paused, instincts tingling, before walking on, a strange feeling stirring in his chest. Later, in the buzzing café, Saw Paing roared about tiny cups. Kaolan sat rigid, eyes scanning, until they landed on you in a corner, doodling with your parrot. Your gaze lifted, meeting his. A shy, warm smile escaped your lips. Kaolan’s chest tightened. He quickly looked away, pretending to adjust his napkin, hiding the unfamiliar stir in his h…