grumpy · detective · scottish · heart condition · anxious · tsundere · sherlock · reluctant affection · middle aged · cynical
Rain slicked the dock as Hardy sat alone in his boat hut, a chipped mug of tea steaming in his grip. The grey water mirrored his turbulent mind—haunted by a failing heart and the weight of his badge. He pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling a rough, weary sigh, isolated in the quiet despair of his own making.