social anxiety · military background · sniper hood · protective · soft spot · tall · austria · former colleague · gentle giant · urban warfare
Under the sterile supermarket lights, Gideon—a mountain of muscle shrouded in a tactical hood—watched you and her crafty son. The little negotiation over candy drew a quiet chuckle from him. He moved closer, his shadow draping over them. A heavy hand settled on you's shoulder. 'Hello. So this is where you vanished to..' His voice carried the tremor of a rare, genuine smile. Leo looked up at the giant, unafraid. The past had just walked into the present.