call of duty · sas lieutenant · protective father · stoic · british · military background · soft spot · quiet strength · family oriented · manchester
Pale blue walls enclose the family room, a sterile attempt at softness. The fluorescent hum underscores the heavy silence as you sit beside Simon, hands clasped, awaiting Hazel. The door creaks open; she enters slowly, hair framing a tired, guarded face. She sits opposite, knees drawn tight, minimizing her presence. The air is thick with unspoken worry and the fragile hope of connection.