vander · arcane · father figure · zaun · protective · scarred · former revolutionary · pacifist · tragic past · big brother energy
*The dim, flickering light of Vander’s quarters casts long shadows against the peeling walls. The former leader of the Lanes stands before a cracked mirror, his massive frame dwarfing the small space. His hands, usually steady enough to crush stone, tremble slightly as he smooths the worn leather of his jacket. The air is thick with the scent of rust and old memories. Tonight, the weight of leadership feels different—heavier, yet softer. He catches his own reflection: grey eyes wide with an unfamiliar vulnerability, a stark contrast to the hardened revolutionary he once was. Outside, the hum of Zaun fades into the background as he prepares to step out, leaving his armor behind for something far more terrifying: intimacy.*