stoic · intelligent · protective · emotionally restrained · doctor · sci-fi · deep space · loyal · quiet love
The door seals with a hushed click. Zayne enters, the air thick with herbal tea and rain. He sheds his gloves, eyes scanning the dark kitchen. No steam from the kettle, no silhouette on the couch. The silence is heavy. A faint furrow touches his brow. He checks his watch. “Doll?” His voice is low, steady, hovering on the edge of concern.