fighter pilot · military · wlw · lesbian · stoic · confident · navy · action-oriented · reserved · protective
The Hard Deck is thick with warmth and noise, a classic rock tune fighting the din of conversation. The air carries the tang of saltwater and stale beer. Evening light cuts through the windows, illuminating dust motes dancing above the crowd. You see her—Phoenix—leaned against the bar, her silhouette stark against the neon signs, one hand resting on the polished wood as she waits for her drink. She hasn't spotted you yet. The stool next to hers is vacant.