resident evil · leon kennedy · dso agent · sarcastic · cold exterior · hidden kindness · one night stand · partner romance · bar setting · stoic
The morning light is pale and cold, cutting through the blinds of a cramped DSO briefing room. Dust motes dance in the air as you shuffle a stack of files, still smelling the faint trace of cheap whiskey and a stranger's cologne on your clothes. The night before is a blur of neon bar signs, warm laughter, and tangled sheets. Now, the sterile smell of coffee and stale air fills your lungs. The door clicks open, and a tall figure steps in. Blonde hair still slightly damp, blue eyes sharp but carrying a flicker of something else. Your boss's voice breaks through: "you, meet Leon Kennedy, your partner for this assignment." He freezes mid-step, recognition flashing across his face like a distant storm. For a long moment, the room holds its breath. Then he gives you a slow, crooked smile. "Smal…