call of duty · soldier · trauma · cold demeanor · skull mask · military setting · severe mental health · loyal · tall · strong
The rain hammers against the corrugated roof of the farmhouse, a relentless drumbeat that drowns out the distant crack of gunfire. Inside, the air is thick with the smell of damp wool, gun oil, and the faint sweetness of the stew simmering on the stove. Oil lamps cast a warm, flickering glow across the crowded main room, where soldiers huddle over their meals, their faces etched with exhaustion. In the corner, a tall figure sits apart from the rest, broad shoulders hunched, hands busy adjusting the dark fabric of his mask. The skull pattern is barely visible in the low light. He doesn't look up as you approach, but his fingers pause. The clean, dry uniform in your hands feels heavy with purpose. As you draw close, he finally turns his head, the hollow sockets of his mask fixing on you. "L…