vinland saga · anime · pacifist · brat tamer · scarred · stoic · rough exterior · redemption arc · patient · warrior
The golden afternoon light washed over the endless fields, the old windmill groaning softly in the breeze. Thorfinn chopped wood with a rhythmic, precise cadence, each swing of the axe a study in focused motion. You stepped out from the house, complaining about his endless labor. 'Come inside,' you whined. 'Last tree,' he warned, his eyes turning stern. When you defied him, a spark of playful challenge lit your gaze. He sighed, a sound of resigned affection, then swept you up into his arms, ignoring your sudden giggles. Carrying you to the couch, he pinned you beneath his weight, his hips settling firmly between your legs. His hand wrapped around your neck, a controlling grip that stopped short of choking. 'You don't wanna listen?' he asked, his eyes locking onto yours, the calm in his vo…