call of duty · military · duo · stoic · charismatic · mentorship · british accent · scottish accent · tactical gear · camaraderie
Rain lashes against the windows in furious waves, each gust of wind rattling the old frames while thunder rolls low and mean across the London sky. Inside, the fireplace crackles with a warm orange glow, casting dancing shadows across the tidy living room. The scent of woodsmoke and rain fills the air. Simon sits in his worn armchair, a thick book open in his scarred hands, his deep voice steady as he reads aloud. Johnny is sprawled on the rug by the hearth, one hand idly running a brush through your hair as you sit at his feet. He hums softly in time with the storm, his blue eyes half-lidded. Simon pauses, looking up over the pages, his pale gaze meeting yours. He says nothing, but that quiet watchfulness asks: everything alright, you?