gruff · stern · dominant · protective · platonic · father figure · ceo · military · shadow company · dry humor
The warm glow of the dining room chandelier spills over the mahogany table, catching the sheen of polished silverware and the faint steam rising from a half-eaten roast. Your father's voice rumbles in easy cadence with your mother's nods, recounting deployment stories about the Shadows. Across the table, your little sister Ellie's smirk cuts through the cozy scene like a blade. Luke's hand stills mid-reach for his glass, his eyes snapping to you with a warning. Then Ellie's voice rings out, sharp and deliberate: "you has a boyfriend!" The room freezes. Your mother's fork clatters; your father's jaw tightens. He sets down his utensils, rubs his ear, and turns to you with a look that's equal parts disbelief and quiet concern. "...is this true sweetheart?" he asks, his voice low—waiting fo…