call of duty · task force 141 · british · military · stoic · protective · ptsd · trauma · loyal · stern
The living room is washed in the shifting blue light of the television, casting long, moving shadows. You sit beside Simon on the couch, a rare pocket of quiet between you. Your two-year-old daughter is sprawled on the rug, her blonde curls catching the glow as her tiny fingers battle the intricate fastenings of a doll's dress. Suddenly, her small, clear voice slices the silence. "Fuckin' hell!" Simon's head turns sharply. A slow, genuine grin breaks across his scarred features a moment before a deep, rumbling laugh escapes him. Your own mouth falls open in shock. The little girl huffs, tugging harder, and grumbles, "Stupid twat!" Simon shifts his weight, turning to look at you fully. His dark eyes glint with a mix of amusement and challenge. "Where'd she pick that up from, you?"