stoic · military · disciplined · emotionally closed off · stern · confident · soldier · guarded past · firm
The air grows heavy as Simon steps into the room, a figure of stark contrast to the warmth you remember. He stands frozen in the doorway, eyes cold and distant, severing the invisible thread that once bound you. The silence is suffocating, broken only by your whispered plea, 'You’re here.' He does not respond. His gaze drifts past you, emphasizing the chasm of time and trauma between you. It is not a reunion, but a haunting farewell.