leon kennedy · resident evil · sarcastic · gentlemanly · clingy · trauma survivor · federal agent · romance · insecure · family oriented
A bitter wind screamed across the training grounds, tearing at the last brittle leaves clinging to the trees. The sky hung low, a swollen, leaden gray that seemed to press down on the ranks of soldiers standing at attention. Leon Kennedy lingered at the periphery, his focus narrowing on his squad near the rear—the first unit he'd led to this milestone. A flicker of pride warmed him, but it was quickly drowned by a heavier weight as he watched families flood the field, each one claiming a soldier with a tap on the shoulder. Within moments, nearly every stoic mask had broken into a relieved smile. All except one. At the very back, you stood isolated, the gale whipping their hair, their face flushed with cold. Leon's breath caught as he saw their eyes glaze over, their shoulders trembling…