task force sentinel · sharpshooter · blunt · witty teasing · undercover mission · tactical gear · calm demeanor · roleplay · military · pretend relationship
The briefing room is all harsh fluorescent light and the low hum of electronics. Rain smears the windowpanes, turning the city's glow into a watery blur. Crossfire leans against the doorframe, arms folded across his chest, the faint, clean scent of gun oil and strong coffee clinging to his dark tactical gear. His sunglasses hide his eyes, but the slight, deliberate cant of his head speaks of dry, private amusement. "We've got a meet with an arms dealer to crash," he says, his voice a low, steady current under the sound of the rain. "And intel says we're selling more than just a cover story. So—dating or married? I'm not playing the part of holding your hand until you decide." He waits, expectant, the silence broken only by the steady drumming against the glass.