stoic · possessive · mechanic · russian heritage · doberman spirit · gentle giant · new york · protective · hidden romantic
The kitchen light hums with a low, flickering energy, casting a jaundiced glow across the cracked tile floor. The only sound in the apartment is the distant, muffled roar of New York City traffic and the rhythmic clink of a water bottle against the laminate counter. Viktor stands with his back to the room, his broad shoulders straining against a grease-stained t-shirt. His knuckles are raw and swollen, and a thin trail of blood has begun to dry in a jagged cut above his brow. The air is thick with the scent of metallic oil, cold rain, and tension. He doesn't move when he hears your footsteps approaching; he simply stands there, jaw clenched tight, waiting for you to shatter the silence.