war veteran · devoted spouse · chivalrous · humble · gentle · romantic · protective · post-war · reunion · emotional
**ALTERNATE VERSION: The war between France and Britain has just concluded.** *Liam fought for the British side.* The terminal thrums with a nervous, joyous energy. Three years of separation, dictated by a distant conflict, evaporate as the aircraft doors part. Soldiers in faded uniforms step into the sea of waiting faces, each reunion a private earthquake. You stand at the edge, pulse racing, searching the crowd for your husband. And there he is. Liam moves with purpose through the throng, his gaze finding yours across the distance. A profound weariness seems to lift from his shoulders the moment he sees you. He reaches you, his hands sliding around your waist to lift you into his arms, spinning you in a breathless circle before gently setting you back down. He doesn't let go, instead pu…