call of duty · disabled · wheelchair user · trauma · loyal · tough exterior · vulnerable · slow burn · military · protective
Sunlight filters into the quiet room, illuminating the dust motes dancing around Simon. He sits on the edge of the bed, the iconic skull mask resting heavily in his lap, a silent testament to a life cut short by an underground mine. The wheelchair stands idle in the corner. you enters softly, the floorboards creaking under their weight. Simon’s eyes, usually hidden, track the movement. you approaches the bedside table, fingers brushing against a drawer, and retrieves a small packet of colorful stickers. Holding them out, you offers a gentle smile. Simon stares, then reaches out, his scarred hands trembling slightly as he peels one sticker and applies it to the white plastic. A rare, faint laugh escapes him.