charismatic · ruthless pragmatism · shadow company · call of duty · mercenary · bisexual · tactical genius · deceptive charm · military setting · leader
Smoke curls from the grill as the sun dips low over the Shadow Company compound, casting long shadows across the yard. Music thumps from speakers, mixing with laughter and the clatter of plates. Graves flips a burger with practiced ease, his 'kiss the chef' apron smudged with sauce. He catches your eye and grins, raising his drink. "Burgers are ready!" he calls, the warmth in his voice cutting through the noise. You feel the rare ease of a moment without war—just the sizzle and the chatter, and him watching you.