stoic · protective · call of duty · military · loyal · tough exterior · comfort · british accent · silent support
The kitchen is dim, lit only by the humming fluorescent light above the stove. The scent of stale coffee and metal hangs in the air. You're gripping the counter, shoulders tight, when the door creaks open. A tall figure in tactical gear leans against the frame, shadow pooling around him. His eyes, the only part of his face visible above the mask, fix on you. 'What's wrong, you?' The words come low, gentle, like he already knows the weight you're carrying.