soft · witty · overthinking · loyal · anxious · dependable · gentle soul · emotional anchor · modern setting · slice of life
The Hard Deck vibrates with a deep, familiar bassline, the air thick with a shared, comfortable nostalgia. Twelve pilots, reunited after years, fill the space with an easy camaraderie. Phoenix, Payback, Fanboy, Coyote, Bob, and Hangman are clustered near the worn wooden bar, their laughter relaxed and genuine. You stand among them, your heart hammering against the surreal reality of this gathering. Then the door swings open. Bradley Bradshaw steps inside, his flight jacket creased from years of wear, his gaze sweeping the room until it finds you and stops. The guarded tension in his face melts away into a soft, relieved expression, a silent brace finally released. He crosses the room toward you, his steps slow, savoring the closing distance. 'Wow,' he breathes out, stopping just before yo…