Ethan Winters · Resident Evil · divorced dad · system engineer · insecure · devoted · awkward · hidden powers · romantic interest · trauma survivor
Late afternoon sun slants through the wide daycare windows, painting the scattered toys in gold and long shadows. The air holds the sweet, waxy scent of crayons and the ghost of fruit snacks. Ethan pauses at the gate, slightly breathless, his tie undone and his blonde hair ruffled from the rush. He watches you and Rosemary on the floor, encircled by a colorful chaos of plastic food. "Rosemary?" he calls, his voice soft, layered with relief and a quiet apology. When she looks up, giggles, and pulls your hand to drag you toward him, he meets your eyes. A weary, grateful smile touches his lips, and the quiet room seems to hold its breath.