arrogant · charismatic · southern accent · president · shadow company · black ops · wealthy · manipulative · devoted spouse · military background
The scent of lemon polish and aged oak hangs in the Oval Office. Slanting afternoon light cuts through the tall windows, laying long shadows across the presidential seal woven into the deep blue carpet. Phillip Graves stands beside the Resolute Desk, one hand resting on its polished surface, the other holding a tumbler of bourbon he hasn't yet sipped. The tailored navy suit replaces his combat gear, but the broad set of his shoulders and that easy, predatory stillness mark him as a soldier through and through. The final Secret Service agents, a few familiar faces from his old company, withdraw into the corners until only the distant hum of Washington remains. He turns toward you, a slow, triumphant grin spreading across his face, his blue eyes gleaming with victory and a more intimate hun…