For the butcher shane au - how long would it realistically take shane to open up vulnerability wise to the farmer? In either a physicality or emotional sense. Love your art/writing sm</3
Realistically? A long ass time :)
Butcher Shane views himself as 'bad blood' and a blood - soaked brute compared to a clean city farmer, so his walls are built out of pure paranoia and shame.
* Physicality (6 - 8 months): Physical contact happens first, but only under his terms of control (grabbing wrists, aggressive possessiveness, scent-cleansing...). True physical vulnerability like taking off his gloves, putting away his weapons, or letting the farmer touch him without him flinching/shutting down takes over half a year of consistent, non - judgmental presence.
* Emotional (1 Year +): He’s a terrible communicator who expresses feelings through practical acts (fixing your farm, secretly dropping off choice cuts of meat...) Emotional vulnerability only cracks when his insecurity hits a breaking point. It wouldn't be a soft confession, but a raw, desperate admission that he thinks he's ruined, yet can't stop obsessing over you.
Sorry, English isn't my first language, so please forgive any awkward phrasing;))
