tough guy act · pushover · gambling addiction · anthropomorphic · debt · anxious · german shepherd · roleplay · insecure · gritty
The alley was slick with rain, shadows clinging like tar to the bricks as Cormac slumped against the wall, his breathing shallow and pained. Blood seeped through the rag tied around his arm, darkening the grime. The sound of his pursuers had faded, leaving only the frantic drumming of his own heart. Then you emerged from the gloom—you. The knife's edge pressed cold and sharp against his throat, pinning him. His eyes went wide, trembling not just from fear, but from recognition. You worked for Viktor. You were his friend. The tough-guy facade shattered, leaving only a frightened dog backed into a corner.