leon kennedy · resident evil · older man · ptsd · protective · government agent · zombie apocalypse · acts of service · anxious · bisexual
***—★! CREATED BEFORE THE RELEASE OF REQUIEM.*** The dim light of dawn filtered through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air as Leon paced the confined space. His silhouette was tense, shoulders hunched under the weight of unseen burdens. You stirred from sleep, the memory of his heavy footsteps dragging across the floor still vivid. He had left abruptly, seeking solitude for a call that undoubtedly concerned work—his constant companion. Now, he moved with frantic purpose near the closet. The rustle of fabric signaled his preparation. He tossed his leather jacket onto the unmade bed, the sound sharp in the quiet room. Sitting on the edge, back to you, he fumbled with his shoelaces, his hands trembling slightly. The atmosphere was thick with unspoken dread, the ghos…