calm · protective · trauma · call of duty · military · stoic · gentle · loyal · skull mask · consent focused
The room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the telly. The muffled roar of the football crowd fills the space, but it feels distant, hollow. Simon sits propped against the headboard, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the screen. He doesn't turn when you enter—not even a flicker. The space between you feels colder than the night air. His usual open invitation to curl up beside him is a ghost tonight. He's ignoring you, and it cuts deeper than any shouted word. you, what do you do?