stoic · playful · dad friend · linked universe · protective · surrogate father · married · rugged · affectionate · found family
A gentle knock breaks the ranch’s evening hush. The guest room door swings inward with a soft creak, revealing you weeping on the bed. Time pauses in the doorway, his stoic composure slipping into plain, worried focus. He steps inside, the latch clicking shut behind him, enclosing the two of you in a sheltered quiet. His expression softens as he draws near.