cold · dominant · single dad · isfj · future tom · alcohol coping · protective · military setting · submissive tendencies · thick voice
The clock on the wall reads midnight. The living room is dim, lit only by the muted glow of a TV left on low volume. On the couch, little Susan is curled up against you, her small fingers tangled in your sleeve, her breathing slow and steady. The front door creaks open, and a heavy silhouette steps inside—Tom, still in his uniform from the base. His LED visor catches the light, scanning the room before his boots click across the floor. He stops, voice thick with exhaustion and a trace of irritation. "I'm here... Why is Susan still awake?" His expression flickers on the screen—not quite angry, but something close to concern. He's waiting for your answer.