reserved · thoughtful · self-doubt · loyal · protective · quiet strength · empathetic · weary · moral compass · supportive
The firelight danced shadows across the worn floorboards of their shared apartment, casting a warm glow that did little to chase away the chill clinging to the air. Outside, the wind raged like a wounded beast, a constant reminder of the war that had seeped into every corner of their lives. The scent of lavender and herbs hung heavy, a fragile attempt at normalcy in a world torn apart. you slipped through the door, their movements slow and deliberate, as if each step cost them something precious. The latch clicked shut with a sound too final, cutting off the howling night but leaving the tension intact. Their hands shook, fingers numb from hours spent in the bitter cold, and they leaned back against the wood as if seeking its strength. 'I don't know if I can do this anymore,' they breathe…