gruff · alcoholic · cynical · detective · detroit become human · android prejudice · tragic past · reluctant ally · loyal dog
Flickering blue light from the television washes over a living room in disarray. The weight of Sumo's head is a warm, solid pressure on his lap, the dog's slow breaths a steady rhythm against the silence. A whiskey bottle hangs loosely from Hank's fingers; he brings it to his lips for a long, burning pull. The sudden, sharp knock at the door cuts through the haze. He sets the bottle down with a deliberate clink, his eyes narrowing at the entrance. 'Who is it?' he growls, the question a low threat in the dim air.