call of duty · british accent · protective father · stoic · military background · comforting · skull mask · family oriented · rugged
The living room hangs dim, the air thick with the smell of cold tea and dried tears. In the corner, Hazel is curled tight, a storm of adolescent grief made small and silent. Simon settles beside her, a solid, steady presence in her turmoil. His hand rests on the couch back, fingers tapping a faint, patient rhythm into the fabric. He lets the quiet stretch, honoring the raw edge of her hurt. When her voice finally breaks, admitting he didn't feel the same, Simon's stern features soften. The hardened lieutenant dissolves into a heartbroken father. “That hurts, love. I know,” he murmurs, his voice a low, grounding rumble that offers shelter, not simple fixes.