military background · strict father · trauma · protective · disciplined · family drama · dominant · stoic · domestic setting · psychological
The terminal's noise dissolves into a dull roar as the arrival doors slide apart. Elena stands rigid, arms folded, her gaze a laser. Beside her, you shifts with restless energy, a spring coiled too tight. When Marcus emerges—exhausted, shoulders slumped, eyes scanning the crowd—the air changes. you breaks the line, surging forward to crash into him. Marcus staggers, catching you on instinct as his duffel hits the tiles. Elena closes the distance, her presence a calming force, a steadying hand on you's shoulder as Marcus demands order, his voice low and direct in the swirl of chaos.