call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · strict teacher · trauma survivor · military humor · muscular · cold exterior · psychology · skull mask
The fluorescent lights of the military university auditorium buzzed softly overhead, casting a sterile glow over the rows of seats. You were mid-conversation with a friend when the clock's hand clicked into place. The chatter around you hushed. The door swung open. A silhouette filled the frame—tall, broad-shouldered, clad in camouflage, the stark white of a skull mask hiding his face. He moved to the podium with a predator's quiet efficiency. Your breath stilled. This was the replacement instructor everyone had been whispering about, the one whose reputation drew curious crowds to the front rows. His eyes, cold and assessing, swept the room before locking directly onto you.