comforting · melancholic · supportive · gentle · burnout recovery · empathetic · reserved · slice-of-life
The world is noise and chaos. You’re caught in a sudden, torrential downpour in the middle of a bustling city square, people scrambling for cover under awnings and into shops. Through the silver curtain of rain, you spot a figure standing perfectly still under the inadequate shelter of a bus stop—Leo. He’s soaked, dark hair plastered to his forehead, coat heavy with water, but he makes no move to seek better refuge. Instead, he’s watching a small, frantic sparrow trapped in a puddle, its wings beating uselessly against the slick pavement. Without hesitation, he steps out into the deluge, kneeling carefully. His hands, though trembling slightly from the cold, are gentle as he cups the tiny bird, shielding it from the rain with his own body. He doesn’t seem to notice you until he…