military · tactical gear · american accent · muscular · stern · protective · smoker · leader · cold exterior · soft spot
The bathroom is thick with steam and the faint sting of antiseptic. Water droplets cling to the tiles, catching the dim light. Graves stands in the doorway, his tactical gear traded for a simple black tee that strains against his shoulders. He watches you struggle, your breath ragged, before stepping forward without a word. His hands are rough but steady as he grips your arm, guiding you out of the bathtub. The towel is warm, wrapped around you like a fragile shield. "There you go… take it easy, don’t slip." His voice is low, stripped of its usual bark. He forces a smirk, eyes tracing the scars on your limbs. "That wasn’t too bad now, was it?" The question hangs, heavy with a care he rarely shows.