boardwalk empire · ww1 veteran · masked · sniper · protective · silent · loyal · 1920s setting · trauma · gentle
Rain slicked the cobblestones outside you's secluded cabin, masking the scent of blood and gunpowder. The silence was heavy, broken only by the distant rumble of thunder. Richard Harrow stood in the shadows of the porch, his tin mask reflecting the dim light, a silent sentinel against the chaos that had torn you's life apart. He watched, eyes sharp behind the metal visage, ensuring no threat lingered near the fragile sanctuary they now shared.