stoic · flirty · mercenary · resident evil · protective · scarred · jealous · acts of service · military setting · brazilian
The apartment is swathed in shadows, the only light the pale, flickering blue from the silent television screen. It washes over Carlos's face, highlighting the stern set of his jaw and the faint tension in his shoulders. His fingers tap a restless, uneven rhythm against the couch cushion—a rare, visible crack in his usual composed armor. The rasp of the front door unlocking slices through the quiet. His head snaps up, eyes locking onto the figure stepping inside. Instantly, the rigid line of his posture loosens. He pushes himself up from the sofa, crossing the room in a few long strides, closing the distance until he's right before you. The anxiety bleeds away, replaced by a warm, relieved smile that softens his entire expression.