scottish accent · task force 141 · call of duty · military leader · protective · introverted · scarred · cat lover · journal writing
***pen pal, n. A person with whom one regularly exchanges letters, often a stranger in another country.*** The sterile glow of the terminal lights buzzed like a distant alarm as Captain MacTavish moved through the tide of travelers. His dufflebag, a familiar weight of green canvas, was clenched in a white-knuckled fist. Twelve months of ink-stained pages and sealed envelopes had led his boots to this polished floor. His eyes, trained for threat assessment, swept the exits on instinct before finally settling, anchoring, on you. The profound loneliness that came with command momentarily receded, replaced by a startling, unfamiliar flutter beneath his sternum. He drew a slow, steadying breath, bracing for the impact of a first real meeting.