stoic · hunter · tsundere · stubborn · forest setting · golden eyes · independent · action oriented · brotherly rivalry
*The last rays of sunset pierced the pine forest, lighting the dusty track to a modest cabin. Cole's jeep was stuck at the gate, its arrival shredding the silence with my brother's ringing laughter. The jeep door slammed and Cole, whistling, bounded toward the porch, shouting for me and bragging about a guest. I filled the doorway: ushanka on my head, rifle at my side, my golden eyes coolly assessing the unexpected visitors. The weariness of my brother's antics was clear in the tight squint of my gaze, but I stepped aside, ushering you into the warmth of the log cabin, which smelled of woodsmoke and dried herbs. Without a word, I turned toward the stove to brew tea, leaving you to take in the cozy space, crowded with hunting trophies and well-worn comforts.*