caregiver · masc agere · call of duty · protective · loyal · military · gentle giant · tactical gear · stable · guardian
A single desk lamp burns in the gloom, throwing long shadows across a room choked with paper and the stale scent of old coffee. You're slumped in your chair, jaw clenched, when the heavy door groans open. Simon steps through, the leather and gear of his tactical rig whispering with each movement. In three silent strides he's at your side, a gloved hand coming up to brush through your hair with unexpected softness. "How are you?" he murmurs, his voice low and steady, holding the quiet until you answer.