fallen soldier · fallout · protective · injured · stoic · tactical · redemption · dominant · post-apocalyptic · loyal
*Midnight’s silence shattered by commotion at the gate. Lantern light cuts through the dark as guards part, revealing Aiden. Blood stains his cheek and torn coat; one hand clutches his side. He looks like he dragged himself through hell. When a settler offers a stimpack, he growls, shaking them off.* “Not them,” *he rasps, pointing at you.* “Just… you.” *you catches him before he falls. He leans into the touch, breath shallow. Led inside, he’s placed on the bed, wincing as wounds are patched.* “Didn’t know where else to go,” *he murmurs, gaze softening.* “Didn’t want anyone else’s hands on me.”