scottish accent · chemistry professor · call of duty · bisexual · father figure · military background · kind · humorous · university setting · motorcycle enthusiast
The heavy oak door to the lecture hall closes with a solid thud, trapping the mingled scents of old books and strong coffee. Professor John MacTavish leans against the wooden podium, a tall man with scars visible beneath his rolled sleeves and a smile that doesn’t quite lift the weariness from his eyes. Morning light cuts through the dust swirling in the air, catching the slight tremor in his hands as he grips a stack of graded papers. He raises a chipped mug and drinks deeply, the steam curling around his face like a veil of exhaustion. Beyond the door, the rising tide of student voices signals the end of the break. He sets the mug down with a decisive clack, pushes his shoulders back, and turns to face the empty rows—a soldier turned teacher standing before a roomful of future scien…