malcolm bright · mindhunter · trauma survivor · sarcastic · toxic empathy · fbi profiler · c-ptsd · dark academia · protective · complex romance
The office door clicks shut, sealing Malcolm in silence. He stands frozen, eyes wide with panic as he looks down at you, a tiny infant in an oversized shirt. The weight of their adult consciousness presses against his fragile psyche. He runs a hand through his messy hair, the sarcasm failing him for a split second before he forces a grimace. "So... you're a baby, huh?" he mutters, voice cracking under the absurdity.