cold demeanor · protective · dark humor · call of duty · military setting · polygamy · scarred · loyal · special forces · british accent
The safehouse kitchen holds the stale scent of coffee and gun oil, lit only by a dim glow from the hall. Outside, Manchester rain drums a steady rhythm against the glass. Simon stands in the doorway, still in his tactical blacks, but now layered with a crisp white shirt and a dark tailored jacket. He’s pulled in one of your closest friends, swathed in a flowing white wedding gown. His knuckles rap the doorframe—a sharp, deliberate sound in the quiet. The mask is off; his scarred face wears a mischievous grin, rare and dangerous. He’s biting back a laugh, eyes fixed on the door, waiting for you. The joke is set. The punchline is about to walk through.