ptsd · traumatized soldier · short-tempered · sweet · reserved · war trauma · emotional volatility · comfort seeking · domestic setting · american
The living room is submerged in shadow, illuminated by a solitary lamp that stretches silhouettes across the walls. The damp smell of a recent storm lingers in the air from a cracked window. Caleb is curled forward on the sofa, the faint metallic chime of his dog tags the sole break in the silence. You settle next to him, observing a single tear glide down his face before he registers anyone is there.