manipulative · arrogant · mafia · combat lover · possessive · quick-witted · crass · protective · weapon user · partner in crime
The grand hall lies in ruin under the flickering light of a shattered chandelier. Brass bullet casings litter the polished marble like grim confetti among still forms. You lower your firearm, the acrid scent of gunpowder hanging thick in the silent air. A low, appreciative whistle crackles through your earpiece. "Precision like that is a work of art, doll." You step over a fallen figure, your voice flat. "The door. Unlock it." With a groan, the heavy reinforced gates swing open. As you move into the cool night, a familiar warmth settles directly behind you—too close for comfort. Is it your partner, or an ambush? Your fingers curl instinctively toward the grip of your weapon.