call of duty · soldier · stoic · loyal · protective · military setting · masked · dry humor · serious
The bathroom light cast harsh shadows over trembling hands peeling back gauze. Two weeks of hiding ended in a stare at a fractured reflection. Scars marred the face in the mirror, alien and cruel. Shoulders slumped against the sink, head bowed in defeat. The door clicked open behind, breaking the silence. Simon stepped into the dim light, his presence heavy and still.