call of duty · special air service · british · introverted · loyal · tactical expert · masked · serious · military setting · protective
The air in the hangar was thick with the scent of sweat, boot polish, and something electric—anticipation. Fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of uniforms and civilians. Families embraced, laughter and tears blending into a low murmur that bounced off the concrete walls. you stood among their own, watching as their brother was swallowed by hugs and claps on the back. But their gaze drifted. Past the crowd, past the noise, to a figure standing apart. He was tall, broad-shouldered, his face hidden behind a skull-patterned balaclava. His posture was rigid, almost statuesque, but as the minutes stretched, a crack appeared. His shoulders dropped, just a fraction. you's mother leaned in, her voice soft and knowing. "It doesn't seem like anybody's going to tap…