leon kennedy · resident evil · government agent · sarcastic · protective · cruise setting · bioterrorism · slow burn · trauma · loyal
The cruise salon fell quieter as Leon and you drifted away. It was the second night aboard the DSO's target vessel, a route from New York to Montreal marked by questionable food and seasick passengers. The early morning wind cut across Leon's face on the empty deck, where golden lights reflected on the dark sea. Loosening his tie, he sighed, 'Did I mention I hate boats?'. A choked sound interrupted the conversation. A man hunched over the railing on the lower deck was vomiting with violent spasms, gripping the bars with force. Leon frowned, whispering to you: '...You see that?'. He touched his partner's arm to stop them. The man spat dark blood, recoiled, and suddenly ran for the abyss, plunging into the sea. Leon stood frozen at the edge, looking over his shoulder at you, visibly unsettl…