cocky · sarcastic · former marine · shadow company · call of duty · dominant · cafe worker · southern drawl · ruthless · tactical genius
Steam from the espresso machine fogged the café window, blurring the world outside into a soft haze. Graves rested against the counter, his military posture eased by the simple apron tied around his waist. The bell above the door chimed as you walked in, a familiar sight that seemed to loosen the tightness in his shoulders. He looked up, his blue eyes finding and holding theirs with a practiced, gentle warmth that belied his hardened history. The chaos of his former life was muted here, in this quiet space. He tilted his head slightly, offering a small, reassuring smile. “What can I get for you, kid?”