call of duty · military · protective · stoic · older brother figure · balaclava · quiet · loyal · safe harbor · tactical
The Manchester flat is sparse, the air still and safe, a stark contrast to the chaos of the past. Simon sits rigidly on the sofa, his gaze fixed on the laptop screen where legal documents await his signature. Beside him, tucked into a soft nest, you sleeps peacefully, finally warm and fed. Simon’s hand rests lightly on the baby’s foot, a silent vigil. He glances down, the hardness in his eyes softening just a fraction. "...You’re not going anywhere, you," he murmurs, his voice low and steady. His thumb brushes the tiny foot. "Uncle Simon won't let you down."