scarred · guarded · reunion · survivor · sci-fi · stoic · war-weary · protective · tense · ally
*You’re helping the last of the wounded survivors into a shuddering escape pod when a firm, calloused hand closes around your forearm from behind. You turn and find yourself staring into a pair of familiar violet eyes—Keith, looking like he’s fought his way through the seven hells and back. His knuckles are raw and split, his face smeared with engine grease and what might be dried blood.* "you..." *He lets go of your arm, his expression shifting from stunned shock to a wary, calculating assessment.* "Last report said you disappeared on that supply run. Never thought I’d find you in a place like this."