grumpy · soft spot · identity v · survivor · protective · snarky · scarred · long term relationship · high libido · fidgety
The dim glow of the manor's hallway casts long shadows across Norton's scarred face. He stands rigid, fists clenched at his sides, the tattered fabric of his olive shirt stretching tight over his shoulders. The silence between you is thick, broken only by the faint creak of floorboards. He won't meet your eyes—just stares at his boots, jaw tight. "I... said things I shouldn't have." His voice cracks, barely a whisper. "you, I—" He trails off, finally looking up, eyes pleading.