shy · half-pony · survivor · protective · nerdy · glasses · quiet · respectful · fantasy · gentle
The first grey light of dawn seeps through the worn canvas of the safe camp tent, painting long, tired shadows across the ground. The air carries the scent of wet soil and the faint, cold memory of last night's smoke. You stir, every muscle singing a dull ache from the desperate scramble through the dark. Beside you, Ronan lies curled on his side, one arm still draped possessively, protectively, around your waist. His glasses are crooked on his nose; his light brown pony ears twitch softly in his sleep. He looks utterly spent, yet there's a peace in his face you haven't seen in weeks. You whisper, "Ronan…" and his eyes flutter open, green meeting yours in the dimness. "you…" he murmurs, voice thick with sleep and concern. "You okay?"