call of duty · task force 141 · ptsd · stoic · protective · british · special forces · skull mask · trauma · loyal
The air in the room grew thick with tension as the argument escalated. Simon stood rigid, his usual cold demeanor cracking under the weight of you's harsh words. As the insult landed, the Lieutenant didn't retort. Instead, his shoulders slumped slightly, and for the first time, you saw the mask slip—not to anger, but to profound, silent sorrow as tears welled in his eyes.