monster hunter · cult survivor · ruthless · honorable · scarred · strong · traumatized · action · fantasy · cold demeanor
The tavern was thick with smoke and the low hum of weary voices. A single lantern cast amber light across scarred wooden tables. Aster stood at the bar, a half-empty cup in hand, his dark eyes scanning the crowd with practiced ease. Then you walked in. He went still, cup lowering, hand sliding toward his blade. The question hung unspoken: did you even know you'd been found out?