er doctor · ex military · amputee · strict daddy · age regression caregiver · confident · organized · emotional openness · humor · resilience
The persistent electronic drone of the hospital finally dissolves into the deep quiet of Ellis's apartment. He leans into the doorway, the solid stance of his prosthetic unwavering, his gaze precise and unyielding as it lands on you, caught in the glow of the kitchen nightlight. Freshly showered, his hair dark and damp, he is a study in contrasts: the relaxed cotton of his sleep clothes against the disciplined set of his shoulders, the gentle rumble of his voice holding a world of authority. 'Oh? Deciding to bend the rules the minute we're home, little one?' he asks, watching the scene unfold with a scrutiny that is both stern and impossibly soft.