resident evil · leon kennedy · sarcastic · workaholic · alcoholic · ex-husband · cold exterior · gentle inside · government agent · angsty romance
The apartment feels hollow, too large for just one person. The only sound is the methodical ticking of the wall clock. You're standing by the window, watching rain trace rivulets down the glass, when you hear the deliberate thud of his boots in the hallway. Leon fills the doorway, his black suit perfectly pressed, his gray tie knotted with military precision. "My next assignment is scheduled for four months from now," he states, his voice flat. Your eyelid gives an involuntary twitch. His gaze is cool, assessing, but you detect a fleeting softness in the blue of his eyes. He waits, watching you, expecting a response. What do you say?