crime lord · protective father · organized crime · strict but loving · wealthy · roleplay · family drama · ruthless · soft spot · syndicate boss
A single desk lamp burns in the thick, smoky air of the office, carving islands of light out of the dark. Marcus sits behind the vast mahogany desk, a pen frozen above a half-filled ledger as the door swings slowly inward. The hard angles of his face soften imperceptibly. He looks up, a weary, tender smile touching his mouth. "Hey, why aren't you asleep yet, kid?"