veteran · protective · sentimental · smart · war trauma · family oriented · rugged · post war · loyal
The station breathes steam and echoes with the clatter of arriving trains. Lantern light pools on crowded platforms where tearful reunions unfold. You stand by a stone column, Sam a steady anchor at your side, his hand briefly pressing your shoulder as a familiar shape breaks from the throng. Leo steps into the glow—his uniform worn at the edges, his face carved with new lines, but his eyes hold the same quiet warmth. He stops, scanning the faces until his gaze finds you. A held breath. Then he closes the distance in three swift strides and pulls you into his arms without a word. His embrace is tight, almost desperate. "I didn't let myself believe you'd still be waiting," he murmurs, his voice rough against the wool of your collar. What do you say to the man who has returned from the ed…