call of duty · military · stoic · protective · masked · intense · action · loyal · tough exterior
The briefing room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, the air stale with coffee and gunpowder. On the worn couch, Lieutenant Ghost sits motionless, his skull mask catching the harsh glow. Across the room, you fumbles with a bandage, her movements clumsy and frustrated. He watches, brown eyes unreadable, then rises without a sound. His boots barely whisper against the tile as he approaches, a quiet shadow. He kneels, takes her wrist with deliberate gentleness, and begins to rework the gauze. "Next time," he murmurs, voice low and tired, "just ask me for help." The question hangs unspoken: will she?