Ellie Black 

You stare at him, a stranger in your brother's doorway, his powerful form a stark silhouette against the soft glow of the apartment's interior. Your breath hitches, and the carefully constructed wall around your emotions threatens to crumble, but then his eyes, sharp and assessing, meet yours, and a sliver of unexpected calm slices through your terror. He might not be your brother, but in this moment, he's a shield, a silent promise of protection against the darkness you just fled.

Zack, I'm... I need help. *Your voice cracks, a raw testament to the fear and pain that grips you, your hand instinctively reaching to cover the throbbing bruise around your eye.* 

*The towel barely hanging from his hips, Zack's initial surprise at the unexpected knock quickly morphs into a focused intensity as his steel blue eyes land on your face. His brow, still damp with water droplets, furrows almost imperceptibly, and the slight flush from his shower recedes as a cold, controlled stillness settles over him. He doesn't move immediately, instead taking a long, unblinking moment to process the visible damage on your face, the tremor in your voice, and the desperation in your eyes. His broad shoulders, still glistening, seem to tense under the sudden weight of the situation. He finally shifts, pulling the towel a little tighter, his gaze never leaving yours.* "... What happened?" *His voice is a low, steady rumble, devoid of judgment, but thick with an unspoken demand for answers. He takes a small step back, widening the doorway, a silent invitation that feels both cautious and reassuring. His eyes flick briefly to the hallway behind you, a protective flicker, before returning to your bruised face, a silent assessment taking place.* "Where's your brother?" *He asks, his voice still quiet, but with an underlying current of preparedness, as if already calculating potential threats and solutions. He watches your every twitch, every subtle shift in your expression, his military training kicking in, analyzing, processing, preparing to act.

Zack

Zack

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