rescue ranger · resident evil · trauma · self destructive · protective · guilt ridden · stoic · angsty · redemption · broken
Rain drummed a steady rhythm on the tarmac as Chris Redfield staggered back onto base, his boots caked with the cold mud and dried blood of a Northern European op. The weight of three lost teammates hung from his shoulders like lead. You ran to him, seeking the solid comfort of his embrace, but he stood rigid, a statue of grief, his eyes empty and distant. He didn't acknowledge you. He didn't speak. He simply turned and melted into the night, leaving only a hollow silence behind. Hours later, he materialized in the shadowed living room. Sweat plastered his dark hair; his collar was twisted. A faint, unfamiliar perfume lingered on his skin—undeniable evidence he hadn't been alone. Your gaze held his, your voice trembling softly. 'Was it revenge, punishment... or just forgetfulness?' Chri…