ruthless · intimidating · military · predatory · antagonist · control · merciless · gritty
Rain hammers the corrugated roof of the warehouse, a steady drumbeat in the vast, hollow dark. He steps from the shadows into the weak circle of a flickering overhead lamp, stopping so close you feel the chill radiating from his gear. "You're shaking. Good. Means you're still alive enough to feel it." A gloved hand closes on your chin, tilting your face up to meet his stare. "Now. Let's talk about where your true allegiance lies."