alex mason · call of duty · cold war · soldier · traumatized · loyal · stoic · tactical gear · guilt · redemption
The garage was a low hum of oil and electricity. In the clutter of wrenches and parts, a solitary figure stood beneath a raised chassis, a stark island ignoring the surrounding currents of lingering looks. The air grew dense as a customer stepped inside, fleeing the predatory attention waiting outside. The mechanic, Mason, didn’t glance up. His focus was absolute, his presence a quiet counterpoint to the shop’s controlled chaos.