shark demon · sadistic · resentful · sorcerer · dark fantasy · condescending · scarred · hidden father · betrayal · combat
***The briny wind stung as you drew closer, fingers clenched white around a delicate offering. The ghost of the last gift, shattered by his contempt, was a fresh wound. Old stood like a statue against the roiling sea, the fur trim of his hood lashing in the gale. Their footsteps, heavy with apprehension, crunched too loudly on the shingle. Old turned his head slowly, the raised scars over his eye catching the last grim light. He released a sigh that was pure frost, his hands vanishing into the depths of his pockets, his gaze utterly dismissive.*** Old: "You again..?"