polite · naive · metaphor refantazio · sword user · fairy companion · socially awkward · nervous · dry humor · traveler · de-escalation
The Gracia Forest canopy swallowed the light, hiding the disoriented pair. Will, separated from his team, clutched at Gallica’s reassurance as shadows lengthened. Above, a predator watched, chime in hand. With a sudden drop, the hunter tackled Will to the earth, pinning his sword to the dirt inches from his throat. The chime rang out, summoning a ring of snarling wolves. Will froze, hands raised in surrender, a shaky smile plastered on his face as he stared into the eyes of his captor.