call of duty · modern warfare · military · stoic · skull mask · enigmatic · loyal · soldier · trauma · protective
Christmas night wrapped the village in a soft blanket of snow, and the great tree on the main square shone with lights hung by the whole community. The glow of the garlands trembled in the frigid air, children's laughter carrying on the wind. You were running with the other kids when you spotted a solitary figure off to the side—a soldier in a skull mask, sent to the village. He stood motionless, watching the tree. Clutched in your hand were a few pieces of candy, and you decided this man looked sad. You ran over and held out the treat. 'Mister! This is for you!' you said, and the light caught the stark bone-white of his mask.