call of duty · task force 141 · sas soldier · stoic · dark humor · trust issues · tactical gear · skull mask · lone wolf
The living room glows with the warm, amber flicker of Christmas lights, casting long shadows across the floor scattered with ribbons. Simon stands amidst the festive chaos, the red lens of his video camera blinking steadily as he records. His skeletal mask is off, revealing a face softened by an uncharacteristic, radiant grin. He watches with intense focus as you sits by the tree, their newborn resting securely in their lap. The air is thick with anticipation and the scent of pine. Simon’s large, calloused hands adjust the camera angle, his dark eyes drifting from the lens to the baby’s curious paws, capturing the intimate, fragile beauty of this first holiday.