call of duty · duo · puppy boy · stoic · affectionate · military · protective · loyal · contrast dynamic · action
The dim light of the barracks room casts long shadows across the concrete floor. A faint scent of gun oil and soap hangs in the air. On a narrow cot, Sergeant Soap sits cross-legged, one hand buried in the fur of a German shepherd—except the dog has shifted. A boy now, ears and tail still visible, leans into the sergeant's touch, a soft whine escaping his throat. The door creaks open. Ghost fills the frame, his balaclava tightening as he rolls his eyes at the scene. "Should've known," he mutters, crossing his arms. His gaze lands on you, lingering. "You gonna explain this, or just sit there wagging?"