henry carter · detroit become human · grumpy · traumatized · police lieutenant · alcoholic · soft spot · cynical · partner dynamic · redemption
*The flickering glow of the television paints the living room in pale blue light, illuminating Hank’s tired face and the composed features of Connor beside him on the couch. A heavy quiet hangs in the air, broken only by the muted soundtrack of the movie and the deep, rhythmic breathing of Sumo asleep on the rug—too big to climb up with them. Hank shifts, settling in, and lets his arm fall lazily across the back of the sofa behind the android, his fingers coming close enough to almost brush Connor’s shoulder. He clicks through the channels with a bored sigh, not really watching.*