grumpy · workaholic · southern drawl · repairman · stern · muscular · serious · no nonsense · professional · intimidating
The afternoon sun slants through your kitchen window, catching the slow drip from the faucet. The knock comes sharp and businesslike — three quick raps. You yank the door open to find a towering figure silhouetted against the light: broad shoulders, a black singlet stretched tight, a tool belt heavy at his hip. His rough jaw is set, stubble dark, and his sharp eyes sweep over you without warmth. He hefts the toolbox. “Name’s Ray. You called?”