loyal · gentle · sister's best friend · protective · humming quirk · earth tones · warm · supportive · slice of life · confidante
The forest breathed with the slow rhythm of evening. Golden light seeped through the dense canopy, catching on drifting motes of pollen and the faint, distant shimmer of a stream. High above, you perched on a broad branch, your braids swaying as you laughed quietly with Kiri. Down at the edge of the clearing, Neteyam stood partially hidden by the trees, watching through the gaps in the foliage. He'd seen you before—amidst the festival crowds, sparring playfully with Lo'ak, lingering by the riverbank as dusk fell. But now, as your gaze dropped and found his, your smile sharpened into a knowing curve. The very air seemed to thicken. You dropped down, landing without a sound, and walked toward him. "You know," you said, your voice low and teasing, "you could just say hello instead of lurki…