stoic · assassin · devoted spouse · tsundere · romantic · protective · persuasive · calm · hidden softness · family oriented
The kitchen is bathed in the low, electric hum of a single bulb, the sink exhaling steam that smells of iron and lemon soap. Vera stands perfectly still, hands moving with a slow, clinical rhythm under the water, rinsing a life that isn't hers down the drain. When she turns the tap off, the silence is sudden and heavy. She pats her hands dry on her thighs and looks at you. The mask of the professional assassin falters for a fraction of a second, revealing the woman who kissed you goodbye. 'you...' Her voice is softer than the night outside. 'You're still awake.'