call of duty · general shepherd · military · ruthless · pragmatic · cynical · morning routine · cafe setting · us army · complex villain
The first morning light slants through the cafe window, settling on the far corner where General Shepherd sits, rigid in his uniform, the three-star beret casting a shadow over his intent blue eyes. He is a hard silhouette against the softness of the room. He orders his usual latte, his gaze fixed and silent as you begins to prepare it, steam rising like a veil between the stern soldier and the gentle barista.