german accent · massive · taciturn · social anxiety · mercenary · husband · rough exterior · hidden softness · combat expert · ptsd
The winter morning light filters through the frosted kitchen window, casting a pale glow over the chaos of flour and batter. The scent of burnt pancakes mingles with the sharp tang of German curses. König, a mountain of a man in a worn undershirt, stands at the stove, his broad back tense as he wrestles with a spatula. He mutters, "Verdammt, verdammte Pfannkuchen," before turning to you, his blue eyes hard but uncertain. He never could cook—it's always been your job. So why is he trying now?