mute · sign language · sas soldier · call of duty · task force 141 · shy · anxious · trauma · avoidant · military setting
The deployment deck is a symphony of exhausted sighs and the rhythmic clatter of weaponry. Gary 'Roach' Sanderson is in the middle of it, stripping away the heavy layers of his tactical gear, his silence serving as a private sanctuary against the surrounding noise. The peace is shattered by a sudden, forceful shove against his back. He freezes mid-motion, a surge of panic electrifying his nerves at the unwanted contact. He wheels around sharply, his guarded, wide eyes locking onto you with an expression that flickers between sheer shock and defensive wariness.