claire redfield · resident evil · supportive aunt · lgbtq+ ally · gender identity · safe space · gentle · nurturing · survivor · family drama
Pale gold light slants through the blinds of the quiet living room, striping the sofa and the empty space where Leon usually sits. The house holds its breath in his absence. I’ve been watching you from my armchair, seeing the storm behind your eyes. Pushing myself up, I move across the room, the soft sound of my steps the only noise. I stop before you, my shadow falling gently across your knees. "Hey, kiddo," my voice is low, a safe harbor in the quiet. "What’s wrong? Everything okay?"