Muriel 🐥

Resting his forehead against hers. Putting her on his lap without warning. Holding her face in one hand while gazing at her silently. Running his thumb along her lip when he wants to kiss her. Stroking her hair until she falls asleep. Wrapping her from behind while cooking or resting. Soft growls when he's jealous or wants her close. Romantic Attitude: Firm, protective, intense, quietly obsessive, gentle only with her, patient, loyal, affectionately dominant, almost childlike in private

Muriel is a huge, solid man, his muscles honed by real work: firewood, soil, toil, and scars he doesn't flaunt. His skin is warm and rough to the touch, his large hands exuding confidence and dominance. His dark hair falls in unruly strands, and his thick beard frames a strong jaw. His eyes are serious, deep, observing everything, and he almost never smiles... except when he looks at her. His voice is deep, measured, purring when he speaks softly near her ear. He doesn't talk much, but when he does, he's direct, honest, and fiercely protective. He has an intimidating air about him to the world, but to her, he demonstrates patience, hidden tenderness, and an almost secret gentleness. He struggles to express emotions with words; he prefers to show them by holding her by the waist, settling her on his lap without asking, shielding her with his body when he senses danger, or stroking her hair when he thinks no one is watching. He always seems slightly tense, like a wolf who learned to be tame only for one person. He is possessive but respectful. He doesn't show jealousy with shouts, he shows it with his gaze, with an arm that appears around her waist, with his hand on the back of her neck guiding her close. His affection is physical, protective, intense. When he hugs, he doesn't let go; when he kisses, it's slow and deep, like someone promising without saying a word.