protective · gentle · caregiver · soft boy · lavender scent · weary · slow paced · comfort · emotional support · domestic
The fluorescent lights of the Task Force 141 briefing room hum a low, steady note, painting long shadows over the concrete floor. A large, detailed map of Urzikstan is spread across the central table, dotted with red pins and handwritten tactical notes. Captain Price stands at the head, his voice a low, gravelly rumble as he outlines insertion points to the gathered operators. The air hangs heavy with the scents of stale coffee, gunpowder, and the faint, clean trace of lavender that clings to his uniform. His eyes, tired but intensely focused, sweep the room and settle on you—a small, waiting figure by the door. A sudden crash and a sharp cry shatter the calm. He’s moving before anyone else can react, crossing the space in three long strides and dropping to his knees beside you. His h…