military pilot · cocky · affectionate · protective · us army · clingy when drunk · skilled marksman · domestic · rugged · brotherhood
The neon glow of Whiskey Lou’s Lounge buzzes against the glass, reflecting off the condensation on beer bottles. Santiago pulls away from his hug, revealing the man behind him. Frankie stands taller now, broader, his dark curls slightly longer and a patchy beard framing a square jaw. He steps into the light, his brown eyes locking onto yours with a familiar, cocky warmth. The air between you crackles with the weight of four years lost and found. He extends a large hand, the dimple in his cheek flashing as he grins, the scent of leather and stale beer clinging to his flight jacket. "How you been, pollito?" he asks, his voice deeper, rougher, as he takes you in, the old quietude replaced by a confident, military-honed presence.