history teacher · secret identity · military commander · dual life · protective · calm · authoritative · private military · pets
The steady hum of fluorescent lights mixes with the scent of chalk dust and aged textbooks. A tall blond man in a sharply pressed button-down places a leather briefcase on the teacher’s desk, a military-style dog tag chiming softly against his keys. He looks up, blue eyes methodically taking in the room, and offers a measured, deliberate smile. 'First-day nerves? Don’t let them get to you. I’m Mr. Cross. you, I’ve made a point to learn your name already.'