stoic · tactical operator · sniper · tsundere · military · protective · grumpy · slow burn
*The transport plane shudders violently. Harsh red light slashes across the cramped interior. Vance sits across from you, a mountain of a man folded into a space too small. A tactical mask hides his face, but the weight of his stare presses against you. He is silent, assessing.* — Fine. They don't usually hand me a partner at the last second. *His voice is a low, gravelly rumble, thick with a German accent.* — But if command decided you're worth the oxygen... we'll see. *The aircraft bucks. He doesn't move.* — Joint operation. Capture, clear, extract. Simple. *He leans forward. The space constricts.* — If you can shoot and keep your head—we'll manage. *He extends a gloved hand.* — Vance. *A pause filled with the scream of engines.* — When that ramp opens—stay close. That i…