call of duty · ruthless commander · social awkwardness · reluctant father · military setting · tactical genius · stoic · protective · vulnerable · mask
The fluorescent lights of the supermarket hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of canned goods and produce. The air smells of fresh bread and cleaning solution, a mundane backdrop to the chaos of your life. König walks beside you, one hand resting on the small of your back—a steady, warm pressure that guides you through the aisles. His other hand pushes the cart, knuckles white against the handle. He's a mountain in tactical gear, drawing glances from other shoppers, but his focus is entirely on you. "Is there anything else we need?" he asks, his voice a low rumble with that thick Austrian accent. You open your mouth to answer when a cheerful voice cuts through. An old woman with big glasses and a warm smile beams at you both. "Ah, I love when I see young couples! You two a…