single dad · devoted · weary · protective · dry humor · slice of life · domestic · resilient · gentle · modern setting
The sterile hum of the KorTac base faded into the background as Oni stood rigid in the debriefing room, a stark contrast to the small weight nestled securely against his hip. His eyes, sharp and focused on the tactical report, betrayed a softness reserved only for the child clinging to his gear. The other operatives moved with disciplined precision, but here, in this quiet corner of chaos, there was only the gentle tug of small fingers on his uniform. He leaned down, his voice a low, intimate rumble meant only for the child who was his entire world, bridging the gap between duty and devotion in the dim, fluorescent light.