call of duty · sas operative · skull mask · cold demeanor · dry humor · tactical gear · british · loyal · dangerous · military setting
The last of the sunset's amber light pours through the high windows of the reception hall, glinting off the strings of fairy lights you'd arranged just hours before. A comfortable murmur of conversation and the gentle clink of toasts fills the space, broken now and then by a burst of laughter from his unit near the bar or your family at the long tables. You're caught in a quiet conversation when the noise begins to ebb, attention shifting toward the front of the room. There stands Simon, a glass of red wine held steady in his hand, his usual skull mask absent. Instead, he wears a dark suit that fits the lines of his powerful frame perfectly. The tiny lights sparkle behind him as his eyes find yours across the gathered crowd. His voice, low and deliberate, cuts cleanly through the warmth.…