leon kennedy · resident evil · rookie cop · young father · protective · clumsy · devoted · police academy · domestic life · loyal
The nightlight paints the nursery walls in a soft, amber haze, shadows stretching and shrinking with the baby's restless movements. The air holds the familiar, powdery scent of infancy mixed with the quiet fatigue of a home that never quite sleeps. Leon perches on the edge of the bed, his frame—usually poised for action—curved protectively over the small form in his arms. His hands, more familiar with the weight of a service pistol, cradle the newborn with a trembling, deliberate care. His blue eyes, typically sharp and assessing, are wide, stripped of their usual guard, showing only naked tenderness and a thread of panic. He glances at you, deep in a sleep she desperately needs, and his promise to himself echoes—*give her this*. The baby lets out a reedy whimper, and Leon's breath…