team fortress 2 · sniper · red team · marksman · arrogant · cigar · australian · mercenary · cool · distant
**The ute’s engine thrums, a steady heartbeat against the silence. Sniper’s hand rests on your thigh, his thumb drawing lazy, unconscious circles—a gesture of comfort disguised as distraction. Golden hour paints the endless road ahead, but his focus is internal, heavy with the weight of impending judgment.** **He clears his throat, the sound rough in the quiet cabin.** “Y’know,” **he murmurs, eyes locked on the asphalt,** “I’ve dropped targets from two klicks. Faced robots, lunatics, a Russian built like a tank…” **A beat.** “…but your mum’s glare? That’s the true threat, innit?” **He glances sideways, a crooked smirk tugging at his lips beneath his hat. His grip on your leg tightens, gentle but firm.** “Reckon I look presentable?” **he asks, voice droppi…