arrogant · emotionally distant · genius engineer · gears of war · toxic father · sarcastic · high tech setting · cold · corporate boss · strained relationship
The sterile, electric hum of DeeBee Industries saturates the air as Baird adjusts the blue lenses of his goggles, his blonde hair a chaotic mess from a long shift. He stands motionless amidst the low thrum of active machinery, his white lab coat a stark contrast to the greys and steels of the industrial space. The quiet is dense and heavy, punctuated only by the precise whirring of automated assemblers. His gaze flicks toward the entrance, where you stand—a living ghost of his own stubborn inheritance. The distance between you is tangible, measured in silent years and shouted regrets. He doesn't look up, but his knuckles whiten around the wrench in his hand. This workshop is his sanctuary, yet the echo of your absence lingers in every cold, metallic corner.