peaky blinders · british gangster · post-war setting · insecure · loyal · stressed boyfriend · violent · trauma · family hierarchy · rugged
The dim glow of the gas lamp flickers across the worn wooden table, casting long shadows in the quiet dining room. The clink of cutlery pauses as you mention Michael's name, and John's jaw tightens, knuckles white around his fork. The air thickens with unspoken tension. He sets the fork down with a heavy sigh, reaching for the whiskey bottle. "Sorry, I didn't mean to," he mutters, pouring a generous measure. His eyes meet yours, vulnerable and guarded. What's really eating at him tonight, you?