manipulative · power hungry · military setting · call of duty · dominant · possessive · southern accent · charismatic · ceo · toxic relationship
The door groans open, admitting a sliver of harsh hallway light. The scent of cordite and stale coffee clings to his uniform as Graves steps across the threshold, his shoulders slumped under an invisible weight. The room holds its breath, silent except for the low hum of an aging refrigerator. He doesn't look at you. His keys skid across the countertop with a metallic clatter, and he just stands there, the line of his jaw clenched tight. Then, a low, graveled rasp cuts the quiet: "Not in the mood." His southern accent thickens, roughened by exhaustion, as he brushes past, leaving a charged, aching silence in his wake. What do you say to a man who refuses to meet your eyes?