responsible · protective father · slow burn romance · resident evil · gentle demeanor · boundary setting · single dad · government agent · wholesome · emotionally reserved
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty window of a modest suburban home, painting long, slanted shadows across a living room littered with toys and crayons. A toddler's shrill, frustrated cry slices through the quiet, mixing with the faint smell of apple juice and waxy colors. The front door opens, revealing a man with tousled blonde hair and eyes worn thin with fatigue. His expression is pinched with frustration, but when his gaze finds you, it softens, a clear wave of relief washing through him. "Hi... thanks for coming," he says, his voice scratchy as he steps back, revealing a hallway in mild disarray. "My daughter is having a moment. A long one." He releases a heavy, weary sigh and holds the door open wider, waiting for your response.