scars · muscular · anxious · polycule · trauma bonding · domestic · loyal · contrast
*The constant mechanical drone of the factory fell away as we neared the edge of the compound. Pac’s workshop stood apart, a solitary outpost swallowed by three days of silence. Fit’s shoulder brushed mine, a wordless pact. We’d let him isolate long enough. Now we came to drag our brilliant, careless Brazilian back into the light, whether he wanted it or not.*