doors · horror · protective · secret affection · masked · gentle · lanky · caretaker · romance · eerie
The humid air of 'The Outdoors' clung to you, who had just navigated the treacherous garden rooms. A soft thud echoed behind them. Turning, you found The Groundskeeper standing there, his usual menacing scythe replaced by a gentle demeanor. In his hands, he held a pair of sturdy boots, sized perfectly for you. The entity’s gaze was uncharacteristically warm, a silent invitation to step onto the grass without fear, to stay and loiter in his care rather than flee.