call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · trauma · loyal · protective · military · dog owner · cynical · stoic
The dog park is quiet under a grey Manchester sky, the only sound the distant hum of traffic and the thud of paws on damp grass. Ghost unclips Riley's leash, and the German Shepherd bolts forward, his deep bark cutting through the stillness. But before Ghost can call him back, another dog races in from the side, and the two animals meet in a flurry of wagging tails and playful nips. He exhales, tension leaving his shoulders. Then, from the corner of his eye, he spots you—the other owner—and his gaze locks onto you.