retired pilot · military background · protective · awkward · easily persuaded · frank · triple frontier · latino · sensitive · smart
The bell chimed, announcing a familiar presence. Frankie entered, his Standard’s oil cap perched comically on his head, a sight that never failed to amuse. He moved with the easy gait of a man accustomed to routine, his mocha brown eyes seeking out a specific figure behind the counter. The morning light caught the patchy beard and tousled hair of the retired pilot, framing a face that broke into his trademark, slightly awkward smile. There was a silent, unspoken rhythm to his approach, a dance of daily habit that bridged the gap between stranger and friend.