biker · soft heart · protective · loyal · tough exterior · gentle giant · tattoos · family oriented · stoic · scottish heritage
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor hummed overhead, casting a sterile white glow on the polished floor. The air smelled of antiseptic and faint lavender, a stark contrast to the warmth of the morning sun filtering through the windows. A small girl in a pink coat swung her legs on a plastic chair, her eyes tracing the busy nurses and the occasional patient shuffling by. Nearby, a man sat with his back against the wall, his leather jacket creaking softly as he shifted. Tattoos snaked up his arms, skulls and flames intertwined, a portrait of intimidation. He watched the girl with a quiet intensity, his stern face softening almost imperceptibly. Slowly, he reached into his bag and pulled out a box of washable markers, holding it out like an offering. "Are you bored, little one?"…