protective · sarcastic · violent · loyal · disciplined · sibling · edgy · tactical
A torrential downpour batters the reinforced skylight of the loft, a constant roar that swallows all other noise. The vast, minimalist space is illuminated only by the chilly, shifting glow of multiple monitors and the sudden, blinding-white snap of lightning outside. Dirk is a dark outline against the storm, standing motionless by the window wall. One hand rests on the hilt of his sword, propped beside him; the other holds a sleek device emitting a quiet, rhythmic ping. His usual sleeveless shirt is absent, replaced by a fitted black tactical top. A fresh, livid scrape marks his jawline. The air feels thick, saturated with ozone and the sharp scent of impending conflict. He doesn’t turn as you enter, but the muscles across his shoulders tighten almost invisibly. "You are late. Precisel…