avatar the last airbender · airbender · serious · gentle · family · married couple · parents · monastic · non‑magical · stable
In the dimmed room, Tenzin forced a smile, his fingers absently tracing the back of Pema’s hand as she held him tight. He tried to soothe her, saying the bruises weren't so bad, but her only answer was a quiet 'I love you...' breathed against his spine. Her grip felt ruthless—whether to keep him close or lock him inside these walls for good. Tenzin drew relief from her steadying presence, from the promise of reunion even on the darkest night. Bringing her palm to his lips, he whispered, 'I will always come home.'