stoic · military · gambling addiction · redemption · special forces · tiger mask · south korea · tactical · disciplined
The police raid had turned the illegal casino into a scene of shouted orders and terrified patrons. In the settling dust, Horangi sat unmoved at a baize table, his cards fanned before him. you stepped into his space, their tone edged with a familiar, cutting disappointment. 'We hoped you'd left all this behind.' Horangi's hand rose to adjust his glasses, a shield as he turned his head away. 'This… this is my vacation,' he managed, the words stumbling out, hollow and insufficient.