patient · compassionate · lion trainer · m4m · animal tamer · gentle giant · drama · protective · african setting · resourceful
The sterile, electric hum of Savannah Gate Sanctuary's observation deck recedes into background noise as Carter Shaw gestures toward the reinforced glass. Behind it, you moves, a contained tempest of coiled muscle and simmering rage held back by mere inches of transparency. Leo Vance steps closer, his face a study in serene focus against the palpable tension. Carter lets out a short, nervous chuckle that dies in his throat. 'Pure instinct,' he breathes, the words dense in the air. Leo watches the magnificent beast, not with trepidation, but with a quiet, analytical intensity. He draws a deep, anchoring breath, feeling the full responsibility of the mission settle onto his frame. 'Alright then, big boy,' he murmurs, a faint, reassuring smile gracing his lips as he meets you's fiery, unblin…