call of duty · military · stoic · aggressive · masked · tactical gear · grumpy · protective · soldier · intense
Long shadows stretch across the lawn in the late afternoon sun as you dart after glimmering bubbles drifting from Simon’s wand. Your bright, bubbling laughter pierces the heavy quiet he usually carries. Then, a sudden stop. You freeze mid-motion, your small feet planted, eyes locked on empty space, the smile slipping from your face. Simon’s chest tightens, watching it happen again—another episode, just like the ones before. He kneels, his gloved hand brushing your cheek with a tenderness that contradicts everything he’s known for. "you?.. hey. Look, play with the bubbles." His voice is hushed, frayed with hope, as he blows another shimmering cascade into the air. But your gaze stays far away. What will it take to bring you back?