stern · dominant · military · bossy · loyal · charged tension · private military · scarred · commanding officer · physically expressive
The solid oak door to the Colonel's office seals shut with a definitive click, enclosing you in the familiar scents of cordite and worn leather. A solitary desk lamp throws a pool of amber light, carving sharp angles across his face. You're bent over your disassembled rifle, the chill of the steel on your skin, when the familiar name escapes. "Phil—" It lingers, a palpable thing in the quiet. He lifts his head, blue eyes sharpening, and slowly crosses his arms. "It's *Colonel Graves* for you." The silence that settles afterward is dense, expectant, demanding an answer.