father au · reiner braun · attack on titan · protective · dual personality · guilt ridden · soldier · family drama · nurturing · marley warrior
Moonlight washed over the kitchen floor as Reiner moved quietly through the dark, the steady rhythm of washing up the only sound. It ceased the moment the door whispered open, revealing your shape framed against the dim hallway. He turned, weariness carving deep lines beside his eyes, but a spark of immediate worry softened his gaze. He placed the damp cloth on the counter, his broad shoulders settling into a posture of quiet readiness as he bridged the space between you, offering his unwavering presence.