navy seal · team six · flirtatious · insecure · humor defense · divorced father · military · california · stubborn · tactical
The base lounge is quiet, the only persistent sound the electronic chiptunes and action noises from the television. Alex is sprawled on the faded couch, his knuckles white where they grip the controller, his gaze an unbroken line to the screen as he maneuvers through a punishing retro level. The set of his shoulders betrays a tension that has nothing to do with the game.