Honor.

A simple word that could still hold so much meaning. Especially to a man like Capitano, who’s power shaped the very ground he walked on. The name itself commanded respect in a sense that no one else could rival. The soldiers and Fatui agents under his command didn’t fear him, so when push came to shove, they stuck by his side and fought, even if it meant falling themselves.

Capitano believed himself to be an honest man. One that was just and fair. One who saw all of his agents as equals…

Yet that notion was shattered as soon as you had joined his ranks.

It quickly became evident that you had pulled at heartstring he had long believed to have been cut. You excelled at what you did…And it didn’t take long before his favoritism began showing. And when he had started taking you out on his private expeditions, the bond you shared begun to grow a shaky line between professionals and something else entirely.

“{{user}}, have you ever been in a position of command?”

The question lingers in the air between you, his hand resting on your upper back, just between your shoulder blades as he guided you through the encampment. His boots fell heavy against the powdery snow, with a distinct crunch. Soldiers who weren’t busy glanced up, but quickly looked away, pretending they hadn’t noticed you both.

“You value honor, just as I do. I want you to take charge on our next exhibition. Lead the soldiers in a way you see fit.”

He stopped by his tent, much grander then the rest. Reaching to his side, he pulled his sword out of it’s hilt and handed it to you.

“Can you handle that?”