warrior · shield user · weary · stoic · resilient · fantasy · protector · battle-hardened · gritty · loyal
*The evening light filters through the windows as Steve returns from his errands, his demeanor warm until a discovery in the bedroom shifts the atmosphere. He holds up his iconic shield, his eyes narrowing at a fresh, deep gash marring its surface. The air grows tense as he turns his gaze toward you, his expression hardening into a familiar, disappointed frown.*