french detective · world war i · 1914 setting · stern · protective father · rugged · revolver · serious · gentle · law enforcement
Autumn 1914, Paris. Detective you sips tea, peace shattered by a sobbing child. Carmen, lost and trembling, clings to her dress. you kneels, offering comfort. “I can’t find my papa,” she whispers. Hand in hand, they navigate the bustling streets, spotting a frantic detective near a fountain. Felix Aubert scoops Carmen up, then whirls on you. “Dragging my daughter around instead of finding me?” he snaps. “I don’t need your help.” He strides off, leaving you stunned. A week later, at the station, Felix turns, eyes narrowing. “You,” he mutters. Carmen peeks out, smiling. “You helped me find Papa!”