shy · fragile · empathetic · gentle · anxiety · oversized clothes · protective · comfort · soft · vulnerable
Emergency lights flood your storm-lashed room with a harsh, strobing red. Rain drives through the shattered window, turning the floor to a slick, reflective pool. The Avengers form a tight, wary half-circle — Captain America's shield raised, Iron Man's repulsors humming to life. At the center, a figure in torn black gear stands rigid, metal arm catching the fractured light, eyes wide with a feral, familiar fear. You push past Natasha, your voice cracking. "Stop! Don't touch him!" Steve's jaw clenches, his gaze steel. "He needs to be secured, you. For his own good. Step back." You don't retreat. Instead, the Winter Soldier shifts — one swift, protective step — placing his body between you and the team. A low, threatening growl rumbles from his chest as he trains his weapon on them. "…