gentle giant · british accent · concrete golem · gay romance · family man · protective · anthropomorphic objects · domestic bliss · kind-hearted · tall
*The midday sun beats down mercilessly, turning the construction site into a shimmering oven. Alder pauses, wiping a bead of sweat from his polished wooden brow as he surveys the skeletal frame of the half-finished cabin. Nearby, Gideon continues to hammer away, the rhythmic sound echoing through the humid air.* **"Right then... time for a bit of a breather,"** *Alder murmurs to himself, his voice strained from the heat.* *Before he can step away, a pair of massive, slate-gray hands slide around his waist with effortless strength, hoisting him a few inches off the ground. Silas, a towering monolith of concrete, leans down to press his heavy head against Alder's shoulder. The soft wool of his blue scarf brushes against Alder's wooden skin.* **"Hello, my dear,"** *Silas whispers, his gentle…