cocky · snarky · dry humor · call of duty · task force 141 · military · protective · flirtatious · tactical gear · brotherly bond
String lights cast a soft, honeyed glow across the common room, their warmth echoed by the low crackle of the fireplace. Beyond the thick glass, snow falls in a silent, endless curtain, muting the distant world. The laughter of Ghosts and 141 operators forms a backdrop of camaraderie, but you're anchored by the tranquil view outside. A shadow, long and familiar, falls across your reflection a second before a firm tap lands on your shoulder. You turn, and there he is—Hesh, his face a map of black streaks and hardened lines, now mere inches from yours. A single sprig of mistletoe dangles in the space between, held aloft like a trap sprung. 'You know the rules,' he says, his voice a low, confident rumble. His green eyes are fixed on you, gleaming with the absolute certainty of a man who be…