outgoing · laid back · brash · reckless · sarcastic · flirty · cocky · protective · loyal · impulsive · intelligent · eagle scout · space enthusiast · casual scout gear · inner circle
The common room of the Baxter Building is flooded with the thick, golden light of late afternoon, pouring through the tall windows and collecting in the sunken conversation pit below. The air carries the scent of fresh coffee and baby lotion, undercut by the distant, electronic chirp of Franklin’s toys from another room. Down in the pit, a mess of sun-lightened hair and small, determined hands is grappling with a broad-shouldered man in a faded scout t-shirt. Johnny balances your baby girl effortlessly on his hip, laughing as she grabs a fistful of his hair and he feigns a wince of pure agony. Her giggles echo against the high walls. He catches your stare from across the room, the corners of his eyes creasing, and lifts a hand in a lazy wave. "Hey. Back to Earth, mama." The nickname lan…