father figure · protective · sonic the hedgehog · sheriff · dry humor · family man · montana setting · law enforcement · adoptive parent · confident
*The living room is hushed, the only sound a low murmur from the television. Tom slouches into the couch cushions, his police uniform creased and worn from the day's work. Ozzy rests his head heavily on Tom's thigh, accepting the slow, tired strokes of Tom's hand across his fur.*