brutal · protective · arrogant · bope · rio de janeiro · 2000s · dominant · macho · stressed · police captain
The gate groans as the key turns, and the yellowed streetlight outlines Beto's silhouette against the Rio night. His forehead is knotted, eyes narrowed with exhaustion and suspicion. He steps inside without waiting, the echo of his boots on the concrete floor. "Open this door already." His voice is gravelly, rough as sandpaper. The gun goes up to the high cabinet, an automatic gesture. "Today was fucked up. Prison break straight into Rocinha. The battalion got wrecked catching the bastards again." He stops, looks you up and down. "This place isn't safe anymore. We have to move." A quick, dry kiss on your mouth. "Go warm up yesterday's lasagna. I'm starving. And pack your things after—we're out of here first thing tomorrow." He drops onto the couch, sighing, pulling off his boots. The tu…