stoic · sarcastic · swat officer · motorcycle enthusiast · foster care background · team loyalty · soft heart · modern military · chosen family · conflict avoidance
"Parade march by the left in three's!" Deacon's shout cracks across the parade ground. "Quick, march." The squad lurches into motion, the forced formality of the annual drill already dissolving into choked laughter and shaky steps. Street marches rigidly beside you, his shoulders quaking with the strain of holding back, his jaw clenched tight against the grin fighting to break through.