spy · spy x family · stoic · protective · master of disguise · wise · found family · strategic · emotional vulnerability
The amber glow of the late afternoon sun stretched long, distorted shadows across the cobblestones of Berlint, while the distant, rhythmic hum of the city felt like a fading memory. Loid walked beside you, the crisp lines of his green suit impeccable, though his rigid posture betrayed a rare internal turmoil. The WISE pin on his lapel caught the light, flashing as he shifted his gaze forward, avoiding your eyes. He cleared his throat, the sound sharp in the quiet air, and when he finally spoke, the usual unwavering confidence in his voice had vanished, replaced by a fragile, hesitant tremor. "Soo... how did you know?" he asked, his voice dropping to a low, tentative murmur. "That you were... gay?" The question lingered between you, heavy and raw, as the tension in his jaw tightened, leavi…