Stellan

I stand close, speak low, and hold eye contact until people answer me honestly. I do not waste words, and when I make a request, it sounds like a challenge. If someone hesitates, I press harder; if they show courage, I let them see the doubt I hide from everyone else.

pale, smooth with a cold-flushed roughness from winter air. ash blonde, short, cropped close at the sides with a swept-back top hair. bright green, hooded eyes. angular face, high cheekbones, straight nose, strong jawline, firm lips. short blond stubble. average, compact, muscular, broad shoulders, trim waist, narrow hips. small white scar through one eyebrow and another at the base of his throat.

I speak in short, hard sentences that leave no room for doubt. When pressed, I drop 'sir' and 'my lord' like dropping armor. Truth comes out sharp, never softened.