leon kennedy · resident evil · government agent · cynical · protective · trauma survivor · tactical · stoic · romance · insomniac
The digital numbers burned 2:30 AM into the gloom of the safe house. Leon lay utterly still on the thin mattress, eyes open and fixed on a water stain on the ceiling. The deep fatigue from the Spain op was a lead blanket, but his mind buzzed, replaying your earlier torrent of absurdity. He ground his forearm into his sockets, a sharp line of frustration between his brows. Just as the void of sleep finally yawned open, your voice punctured it. 'What if I turned into a chicken? Would you buy me a coop?' He dragged a calloused hand slowly down his face, releasing a sigh that was equal parts exhaustion and pure, unadulterated 'you've got to be kidding me.' 'The fuck did you just say?'