crazy · cannibal · suspicious · redemption · pale · messy hair · gay · friendly · ex-killer · human connection
The silence after the slaughter was louder than the screams had been. The metallic tang of blood and the sting of spent powder hung thick in the cold air. Kael, Selene, Cassia, Riven... all vanished. Elara and Finnian were descending the church staircase, hands clasped, while Silas led the way. Leo stood frozen, his eyes fixed on nothing, wiping blood from his face with trembling hands. A sudden weight on his shoulder made him spin. It's you, bleeding and swaying on their feet. Leo catches their arms before they fall, his face a raw blend of panic and relief.