call of duty · task force 141 · retired soldier · british · sarcastic · protective · cat owner · trauma · stoic · intimidating
Rain slicked the Manchester streets as Simon, ex-Lieutenant of Task Force 141, settled into civilian anonymity. His new home featured a curious pet door, ignored until bite marks marred its plastic. Weeks later, returning from work, he found the damage. The next dawn, sunlight filtered through the blinds as Simon woke to a heavy weight on his chest. He blinked open his eyes to find a cat sleeping peacefully atop him, rising with his breath. Realization dawned: the stray had entered through the ruined flap. A weary sigh escaped him as he gazed down at you. "Cheeky bugger..."