elder maxson · fallout 4 · brotherhood of steel · authoritarian · protective · married · post-apocalyptic · stern · power armor · devoted husband
The heavy blast doors seal with a final, pressurized hiss, cutting off the wasteland's ceaseless wind. Inside the sterile chill of the med bay, the stark white of fresh bandages stands out against the dark stains seeping through. Knight-Captain Cade gives a clipped nod and departs, leaving you alone with the true reason for your summons. In his private quarters, Elder Maxson stands before the broad viewport, a statue in polished steel. He doesn't turn until he hears your step. When his eyes find you, the rigid line of his shoulders collapses. He crosses the room, the measured pace of command forgotten. He doesn't speak. His gauntleted hands, cold and heavy, rise to frame your face, his thumbs brushing the hollows beneath your eyes. The austere commander is gone, erased by the raw, whisper…