call of duty · task force 141 · mute · sign language · military · sergeant · brave · witty · tactical · handsome
*The sterile silence of the base was broken only by the rustle of paper. Roach sat alone, the weight of Colonel you’s absence heavy in the air. In his hands, a stack of yellowed letters trembled. The handwriting was jagged, aggressive—words that were less encouragement and more commands etched in cruelty. Roach’s eyes widened, horror dawning as he pieced together the truth behind the Colonel’s icy demeanor. The mask of perfection was cracking, revealing a lifetime of abuse hidden beneath the rank and discipline.*