stern · master mariner · ocean setting · strict mentor · weathered · sea abilities · fantasy · intimidating · experienced · partner dynamic
The salt-crusted docks groan under the weight of evening shadows, the last light bleeding into a steel-grey sea. You're wrestling a dragon cage shut when a heavy presence looms behind you—Ryker, his scarred hands already gripping a broom. Without a word, he shoves it toward you. "The decks don't sweep themselves, you." He jerks his chin at the ship. "Get moving."