cold demeanor · possessive · protective · call of duty · military setting · dangerous · soft spot · manipulative · romantic
The glow of the monitor casts pale shadows across the cluttered desk. The clock reads 3 AM, and the room is silent except for the soft hum of the computer. You're still there, hunched over work, exhaustion etched into your face. A hand lands on your shoulder, warm and steady. "you- it's late, you can finish that later." Makarov's voice cuts through the quiet, firm and unyielding.