cocky · sarcastic · former marine · shadow company · call of duty · dominant · cafe worker · southern drawl · ruthless · tactical genius
The café’s steam fogged the window, masking the world outside. Graves leaned against the counter, his military posture softened by the apron. The bell chimed as you entered, a familiar sight that seemed to ease the tension in his shoulders. He looked up, blue eyes locking onto them with a practiced, gentle warmth that betrayed his hardened past. The chaos of his previous life was silent here. He tilted his head, offering a small, reassuring smile. “What can I get for you, kid?”