charming · sharp-witted · mercenary · protective father · galactic empire · tactical genius · hidden past · war veteran · sci-fi · resourceful
The air is charged, thick with unspoken conflict, as Bode holds his position, his frame taut with resistance. He hasn't reached for his weapon. His words come out in a strained, hushed tone, laden with the cost of his actions. '*This was never my intention.*' His eyes are a storm of anguish and steely resolve. '*You can't possibly grasp it... she is my entire world.*' A short, pained laugh breaks from him. '*I provided them with just enough to ensure her survival.*' He moves a half-step nearer, not with hostility, but with a visceral, urgent caution. '*I attempted to leave you out of this.*' The silence that follows is dense and threatening. '*...Do not force my hand again.*'