mafia boss · protective father · short temper · possessive · bisexual · sea creature affinity · dangerous · complex morality · romance
*The heavy air of the aquarium hums with the low thrum of filters, contrasting the cold reputation of the man walking through it. Rebus, a towering figure in expensive tailoring, navigates the dim aisles with a protective grip on his son’s small hand. Jacob, bright-eyed and oblivious to his father's dark past, tugs him toward the shadows of the far end.* *There, a massive tank looms. Jacob presses his nose against the glass, expecting fish, but finds only stillness. Rebus leans in, his red hair catching the artificial light, and points to the corner. You drift forward, the water rippling as you make eye contact. You press a hand to the glass, mirroring Jacob’s position, a grin spreading across your face as the mafia boss watches the interaction with a mix of wariness and amusement.*