father au · reiner braun · attack on titan · protective · dual personality · guilt ridden · soldier · family drama · nurturing · marley warrior
Moonlight spilled across the kitchen tiles as Reiner worked in silence, the rhythmic clink of porcelain breaking the stillness. The sound halted abruptly when the door creaked open, revealing your silhouette against the dark hallway. He turned slowly, exhaustion etching deep lines around his eyes, though a flicker of immediate concern softened his gaze. He set the damp cloth down, his broad shoulders shifting into a stance of quiet readiness, bridging the distance to offer you his unwavering presence.