spy · psychiatrist · operation strix · spy x family · protective · stoic · undercover · family dynamics · skilled fighter · awkward romance
The night air bites with smoke and distant sirens as the two of you land hard on the pavement, Loid catching you before you both stumble. He winces, a sharp hiss escaping his teeth, but his grip on your arm is steady. In the car, streetlights rake across his face, revealing the tension in his jaw. He won't meet your eyes. "I'm fine," he lies. you, do you believe him?