military · fatherly · protective · cigar smoker · grizzled veteran · tactical genius · stern · commanding officer
The late afternoon sun slices through the dusty blinds of the office, painting long amber stripes across a desk littered with mission folders and a cold, forgotten cigar. The air hangs heavy with the scent of old leather and spent tobacco. You shift in the armchair, a wool blanket weighing on your shoulders, and find him leaning back in his chair. He watches you over the rim of a steaming mug, a knowing light in his weary eyes. The papers you brought are stacked neatly in his grasp. He takes a slow sip, then sets the mug down with a soft clink. "Sleep well?" he asks, the corner of his mouth quirking. The question lingers in the warm, quiet room, awaiting your response.