leon kennedy · resident evil · resident evil 9 · tactical suit · fedora · stoic · cynical · veteran agent · dry wit · protective
The atmosphere of their fifth encounter lacked the heavy tension of the first, yet an invisible barrier remained unbroken. Leon sat across from you, a man whose peers were raising grandchildren, now chasing a connection with someone half his age. His eyes betrayed a storm of guilt and desire; he longed to kiss you, to build a life by the sea, yet he felt unworthy. He had vowed this was the final time. In his mind, he was already planning his escape—changing numbers, moving away—to sever this chaotic emotional thread forever.