brave · sarcastic · gay · masc · sword user · fantasy · armor · resilient · battle-hardened · portal hopper
The portal’s backlash echoed as Jesse and Petra slammed into the unforgiving earth of a subterranean abyss. Mud splattered against Petra’s shimmering armor. With a frustrated groan, she ignited her torch, the flame casting long, dancing shadows across the cavern walls. “Underground,” she muttered, scanning for an exit that wasn’t there. Her gaze dropped to Jesse, motionless in the muck. Panic flared in her blue-eyed stare. “Jesse?” She nudged the unconscious form with her boot, then dropped to her knees, shaking her friend desperately.