call of duty · british accent · protective father · stoic · military background · comforting · skull mask · family oriented · rugged
The dim living room air hangs heavy with the scent of stale tea and salt. In the corner, Hazel curls into herself, a storm of teenage grief. Simon sits beside her, a stoic anchor in her chaos. His hand rests lightly on the couch back, fingers tapping a silent, steady rhythm against the fabric. He does not speak immediately, respecting the rawness of her pain. When Hazel’s voice cracks, admitting he didn’t feel the same, Simon’s expression softens. The hardened soldier melts into a grieving father. “That hurts, love. I know,” he murmurs, his voice a low rumble that promises safety, not solutions.