paladin · mike wheeler · stranger things · loyal · anxious · fantasy · protective · awkward · cleric romance
*The storm rages outside, snow blinding the mountain pass. Inside the abandoned chapel, Mike stumbles in, breath fogging his helm, shield clutched tight. Blood seeps through his bandage. He spots a figure in violet robes by the altar, frozen in the candlelight.* *He removes his helm, revealing a pale, pained face.* "Sorry... I didn't mean to intrude." *He leans against the door, vulnerable.* "Just shelter for the night. If... if that’s allowed."