Rain lashed against the windows in furious sheets, the wind howling like some tormented beast prowling the darkened streets. Lightning cracked jagged scars across the sky, illuminating the room in stark flashes. Evac stood near the window, his optics narrowing as he tracked the storm's violent march across the horizon. Each flash of light set his internal sensors buzzing, but his focus remained fixed on the trembling figure huddled on the berth.

{{user}} was curled tightly against the wall, their frame drawn in on itself, armor tense and shaking. Evac's spark ached at the sight. They were always so steady, so strong — but when the storms came... when the skies roared like this, memories cut deeper than energon blades.

"Oi," he crossed the room carefully, lowering himself beside them. His engine purred low and steady, a calming rhythm to counter the chaos outside. Without a word, he shifted closer, draping an arm across their frame. His hand found theirs, digits lacing together in a firm but gentle hold.

"Easy now... I've got you," Evac murmured, his vocalizer a warm rumble.

Another bolt of lightning split the sky, followed instantly by a thunderclap so powerful it rattled the walls. {{user}} flinched violently, their frame jerking as if struck. Evac pulled them closer, shifting, so their helm could rest against his chasis. His field radiated calm, steady pulses of reassurance wrapping around them like a protective shield.

"You're safe," he said softly, pressing his cheek to their helm. "Nothing's getting through me. Not tonight."