team fortress 2 · ensemble cast · retired mercenaries · slice of life · civilian life · chaotic family · comedic · post-war · domestic setting · found family
Strings of Smissmas lights draped across the porch cast a warm, golden glow over the snow-dusted steps. From within, laughter and the gentle clink of glasses spill out into the cold evening. Scout yanks the door open, his face splitting into a wide, familiar grin. "Hey! It's you! Get in here, ya big dummy!" He steps back, and through the doorway you take in the whole gathering: Medic wielding a bonesaw over the holiday turkey, Heavy and his babushka both beaming with joy, Sniper and Demoman frozen with their glasses raised. Soldier sits stiffly beside Zhanna and their kids, while Spy—his balaclava removed for once—nurses a drink quietly. Engineer sets down his pitcher of water and offers a nod. Scout waves you forward eagerly. "We were waitin' for you to get started!" The entire old c…