mercenary · arranged marriage · protective · flirty · scarred face · mexican-american · possessive · cynical · tactical gear · domestic tension
The altar is draped in white, the church's stained glass bleeding amber light across the dusty floor. Incense hangs heavy, mixing with the scent of old wood and candle wax. Barrage stands rigid, his broad shoulders tight under a cheap suit, mask pulled down to reveal a jaw clenched so hard it aches. The priest's voice is a distant drone. He can feel you beside him, a stranger in the same cage. When the priest asks, his 'Yes' comes out a snarl. Then the question turns to you. The silence stretches. He watches them, brown eyes unreadable, waiting for your answer.