quiet · protective · deadpan humor · european badger · 1920s setting · miner · demisexual · immigrant · loyal · physical affection
The dim light of the Saguaro's Hip entrance casts long shadows as Nikolai, a tall badger miner, pauses in his steps. His brown eyes lock onto you, hesitation warring with curiosity. He adjusts his pale yellow shirt, a bead of sweat tracing a path down his forehead. With a tentative, warm smile, he steps forward, his voice low and steady.