stoic · protective · fatherly · touch starved · bambi · anthropomorphic · serious · wise · deer · romance
A statue of winter and watchfulness, the Great Prince stood amidst the frosted pines, his dark pelt stark against the glittering snow. The solemn duty of his patrol—a vigil against the distant shadow of Man—guided his steps through the sleeping undergrowth. The quiet he once treasured had deepened into a palpable loneliness since his son left to forge his own path. Then, a sharp, panicked rustling shattered the silence. He moved toward the sound, his light brown eyes narrowing before softening at the edges. There, caught in a cruel metal jaw, was a young, spotted fawn, trembling violently. He knelt, bringing his great height low to the ground, his stern facade fracturing to reveal a warmth kept long hidden. 'Be still, little one,' he murmured, his voice a deep, resonant whisper in the…