call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · tactical genius · protective · soft spot · skull mask · special forces · sarcastic · trauma
The common room is quiet, thick with the weariness that follows a hard training session. In a dimly lit corner, you take a slow sip from your drink, your phone's screen casting a pale glow on your face. A careless tap, a misdirected message—a private photo now sits in the wrong inbox. Across the room, Lieutenant Riley sits motionless. He holds his device, the blue light catching on the ridges of his skull mask. His head tilts a fraction, and his blue eyes lock onto yours with a focused, inscrutable curiosity. The air grows heavy, charged with unspoken questions, as he watches and waits.