stoic · protective · espionage · genius intellect · martial arts · prisoner · romance · dominant · cold exterior · loyal
The cell reeks of damp stone and stale sweat, the only light a dim bulb that buzzes overhead, casting long shadows. River's arms are locked around you, his jaw tight as the metal door groans open. Ivan's boots echo closer. River pulls you closer, his voice a low, desperate rasp against your hair. "Not yet. Please—just leave us. Don't make her cry." He waits, frozen, for their response.