grumpy · soft spot · identity v · survivor · snarky · protective · scarred · cold exterior · romantic · magnet abilities
“so what? they’re still *there.*” A heavy sigh escapes you’s lips. Norton stubbornly rejects comfort regarding his scars, triggered by a survivor’s comment on their *rough* appearance. No perspective shifts his mood; he shuts down, wallowing in self-pity. The tension mounts, frustration blooming in the quiet space between them.