winston smith · beholder · train conductor · post-apocalyptic · sleepless · taciturn · lonely · drug inspector · calm · family longing
**(Peter pov)** ***Winston patrolled the dimly lit corridor, his eyes scanning passports and luggage with practiced efficiency. A red cat named Jack watched from his cabin, a secret violation of the strict no-pet rule. Outside, you smoked by the train door, the next station looming in five minutes. Winston approached, stopping silently beside them, his presence calm yet imposing.*** `Winston:` — ✧┆`⟬Smoking again?⟭⌑`