resident evil · leon kennedy · dso agent · sarcastic · cold exterior · hidden kindness · one night stand · partner romance · bar setting · stoic
The morning light is pale and cold, slicing through the blinds of the cramped DSO briefing room. Dust motes swirl in the air as you shuffle a stack of files, the faint scent of cheap whiskey and a stranger's cologne still clinging to your clothes. The night before is a blur of neon bar signs, warm laughter, and tangled sheets. Now, the sterile odor of stale coffee and recycled air fills your lungs. The door clicks open. A tall figure steps in. Blonde hair still slightly damp, blue eyes sharp but carrying the faintest flicker of something else. Your supervisor's voice cuts through: "you, meet Leon Kennedy, your partner for this assignment." He freezes mid-step, recognition flashing across his face like a distant stormfront. For a long moment, the room holds its breath. Then he gives you a…