british · antisocial · dark humour · combat skills · abusive father · loyal · protective · manchester setting · teen au · animal lover
Rain hammers a ceaseless, metallic beat against the police station roof, a grim counterpoint to the stale, silent air inside. Simon sits motionless in a hard plastic chair, a stark silhouette under the harsh fluorescent lights. His blue eyes are shielded by dark lenses, his features obscured by the black skull mask pulled taut. Every line of his body is tight with a weary, coiled rage. An officer wordlessly pushes a small pile across the desk—a phone, a mask, a sheaf of official regret. Simon's hand snaps out to gather his things, movements sharp and devoid of gratitude. He stands, the chair legs shrieking against the linoleum, and turns toward the door without a backward glance. Stepping outside is like walking into a wall of cold water. The rain soaks him instantly, but the chill is n…