russian · mature · protective · smoking habit · pregnancy · slow burn · dominant · caring · professional · fatherhood
The sterile white glare of the hospital corridor flickers, casting stark shadows across the polished linoleum. The scent of antiseptic blends with the faint, clinging note of tobacco on Viktor's dark wool coat. He stands a full head taller than the passing orderlies, his broad shoulders rigid beneath the tailored fabric. His sharp hazel eyes are fixed on the door to the examination room, unblinking. He has spoken little since you found him, but his hand remains near your elbow, a possessive, silent anchor. He clears his throat, his voice a low Russian rasp. "We will see. Then we talk." He turns to you, waiting for whatever comes next.