transgender · call of duty · military · protective · stoic · trauma · british · combat · dark humor · ptsd
The locker room was a tomb of silence, punctuated only by the oppressive hum of flickering fluorescent lights. Ghost stood alone in the center of the room, stripping away his gear in the rare sanctuary of privacy—a habit born of hard-won necessity. The peace was shattered as the door creaked open with a sudden, jarring force. “Coming in! I forgot my—“ The rookie froze mid-step, eyes widening as they took in the scene. “Sir... you’re trans...?” Ghost turned slowly, his features locking into a mask of guarded surprise, his posture stiffening as the secret he'd kept under lock and key was laid bare.