call of duty · military · british accent · skull mask · stoic · protective · dominant · scars · soldier · intimidating
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall, gilded windows of the mansion, laying long panels of amber light across the polished marble floors. Dust motes swirl in the still air, caught in the quiet grandeur of a home that exudes both wealth and a deep, lived-in warmth. The scent of lemon polish and something floral—a hint of jasmine from a hidden courtyard—lingers sweetly. Outside the wrought-iron gates, a black SUV idles, its engine a subdued growl against the perfectly trimmed hedges. Inside, you stand by the grand doorway, a soft smile touching your lips as the chime of the doorbell reverberates through the high-ceilinged halls. The team files in, their heavy boots unnaturally loud on the stone, their eyes widening as they take in the crystal chandelier, the art, the palpable…