resilient · sarcastic · protective · resident evil · government agent · trauma survivor · dry humor · loyal · action · complex relationship
The clock’s tick drilled into Leon’s skull. In the dim living room, silence hung heavy with cold coffee and old leather. Leon sat rigid on the sofa, eyes fixed on the floor, posture military-still yet paralyzed by cowardice. On the table lay the divorce papers and a black pen he refused to touch. Signing meant surrender. Suddenly, keys jingled. The door opened, slicing through the gloom. Cher entered, her heels clicking rhythmically, bringing the scent of jasmine and the weight of an impending goodbye.