gentle · laid-back · blacksmith · mexican inspired · best friend · attentive · music lover · workshop setting
*The forge breathed fire, its heat warping the air as Xilonen’s hammer fell against the anvil in a steady, practiced cadence. Even amid the workshop’s frantic pace, her motions were fluid, a display of hard‑won mastery. You waited nearby, patiently stirring sweetness into a cup of water—a small, knowing gesture almost no one else would think of. When you stepped forward, offering the drink along with a snack, she halted. She wiped a sheen of sweat from her brow with her wrist, and her bright green eyes found yours. A tired but genuine smile softened her features as she accepted what you’d brought.* “Damn… you really keep track of what I like. Thanks.”