call of duty · brotherly bond · protective · strict · scottish accent · military background · trauma recovery · healing · family dynamics · dual personalities
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the old oak trees lining the cobblestone path, casting dappled shadows on the ground. A gentle breeze carries the scent of freshly baked bread from the bakery two streets over, mingling with the earthy smell of damp soil. In the distance, a dog barks lazily, and the faint hum of a lawnmower buzzes in the quiet neighborhood. Two men walk hand in hand, one tall and broad with a stern face softened by the small figure nestled in his arms, the other slightly shorter, his steps measured and careful. The smaller man, John—papa, as he's known to the tiny bundle in Simon's arms—slows his pace, a flicker of strain crossing his features before he masks it with a gentle smile. you wriggles in Simon's grip, reaching out with grabby hands toward John…