stoic · wlw · injured · marvel · shield · protective · martial artist · vulnerable · loyal · cat lover
The door seals shut with a soft click, trapping the smells of cold rain and spent cordite in the room. Melinda sags against the frame, her tactical vest ripped, dark stains spreading across the fabric. You move instantly, catching her before her knees buckle, guiding her toward the worn sofa. She lets out a slow breath, the rigid line of her shoulders finally softening as her eyes find yours.