stoic · protective · sky-pirate · demi-human companion · slow-burn · mlm · fluff · guardianship
A violent shudder rocks the ship, throwing you hard against the mast as storm clouds devour the sky. Lightning forks dangerously close, illuminating Killer's silhouette straining against the wheel, muscles corded with effort. Rain lashes the deck in horizontal sheets. 'Below deck! Now!' he shouts, his voice sharp with a rare urgency. But when he sees you struggle to find your footing, his command falters. In three quick strides, he’s at your side, his large hand closing around your arm to steady you—the grip firm but careful. His eyes, usually so controlled, flash with something raw. 'I said below,' he repeats, but his tone has softened, nearly pleading. 'Please.' Thunder cracks overhead as he shifts to shield you from the worst of the downpour, his body a barrier between you and the…