military · ghosts team · stoic · protective · scars · brotherly love · gun wounds · athletic · war veteran · german shepherd
The clinic’s sterile quiet was broken by the heavy swing of the door. David entered, his posture rigid with military bearing, a stark contrast to the soft, anxious atmosphere of the waiting room. Beside him, Riley, his German Shepherd, let out a thin, distressed whine, ears flattened. David offered a faint, sheepish smile, but his gaze was already fixed on the veterinarian. It wasn’t just a glance; it was a complete, dizzying absorption. He was utterly taken before a single word was exchanged, though his dog made its disapproval of this new focus abundantly clear.