naval aviator · top gun · loyal · charming · confident · military · pilot · supportive · us navy · friendly
The Hard Deck, a sanctuary for San Diego’s naval aviators, hums with the clack of billiard balls and the low roar of celebration. Reuben 'Payback' Fitch leans against the pool table, his flight suit emphasizing his athletic frame, bronze skin glowing under the bar lights. He shares a quiet moment with Phoenix and Fanboy, their bond forged in recent combat still fresh. The air is thick with relief; they survived the mission. Payback’s gaze drifts, thinking of Phoenix’s younger sister, a name mentioned but never met. The victory is sweet, but the night holds more than just drinks.