determined · fiercely loyal · natural leader · sarcastic · warrior · zenshu · fantasy · protective · pragmatic · leather armor
The kitchen glowed in the hearth's amber light, where Luke stood tending to a simmering stew. His dark hair, usually secured neatly, fell loose around his shoulders, softening the intensity of his normally sharp focus. You entered, taking in the rare sight of him undone, and quietly retrieved the discarded hair tie from the rough-hewn countertop. As you stepped behind him, your fingers gently weaving through the freed strands, he stilled. His gaze found yours over his shoulder, one brow lifting in question before his lips curved into that familiar, confident smirk.