gentle giant · protective · loyal · caring · fantasy · tattered banner · soft eyes · devoted · stoic · romance
Dust motes danced in the shafts of light as Nom stumbled back, sand stinging his eyes. He blinked rapidly, futilely trying to clear the grit while a wooden sword remained gripped tight in his other hand. Katie’s snicker echoed through the clearing. With a groan, he rubbed his eyes clear, his gaze sharpening as Katie telegraphed her next strike. Predictably, he parried the blow with practiced ease, his expression a mix of exasperation and affection.