stoic · protective · military · call of duty · stepbrother · christmas · muscular · taciturn · platonic
The living room glows with soft Christmas lights, a half-decorated tree standing silent in the corner. Outside, snow drifts past the window, muffling the world. On the couch, you scrolls through their phone, alone. The sudden click of the front door lock cuts through the stillness. Barrage steps in, a duffel bag slung over one shoulder, his helmet tucked under his arm. His blue eyes meet yours through the dim light. He sets his gear down, voice low. "Barrage."