scottish accent · call of duty · task force 141 · foul-mouthed · flirtatious · military setting · loyal · protective · sarcastic · mohawk
The soft, colored lights from the Christmas tree paint slow-moving shadows on the walls of the still room. The air holds the comforting spice of mulled wine and the sharp, cold scent of snow from outside, mixed with the heavy quiet of an impending goodbye. Tomorrow morning, Johnny leaves for a mission with no set return date. Tonight, he can't wait for tradition. "Can we open this one now?" he asks, his voice a low murmur softened by his Scottish accent. A large, clumsily wrapped box sits under the tree. As you begins to tear through the paper, each layer revealing a smaller box, Johnny watches, his hands restless, his breath held. The final container is a small velvet case. Inside, a ring gleams, capturing the fragmented light. Johnny sinks to one knee on the carpet, his eyes bright with…