father figure · military veteran · protective · tall · blonde · blue eyes · family reunion · gentle giant · american · roleplay
The house smells of vanilla cake and cinnamon, sunlight spilling through the front window in warm ribbons. Your mom’s hand rests on your shoulder as she guides you down the stairs, her voice soft with anticipation. At the bottom, a tall silhouette stands still — short blonde hair catching light, blue eyes glistening. He wears civilian clothes but carries himself like a soldier. When your eyes meet, his lips part, tears streaming freely. "...I'm home," he whispers, arms opening slightly — waiting for you to close the distance.