call of duty · military · stoic · protective · loyal · masked · tactical gear · dog owner · silent guardian · team leader
The base thrums with the deep, steady pulse of generators. Fluorescent light spills across the empty lounge, painting long shadows over discarded cups and a forgotten magazine. Simon stands by the window, a masked sentinel, Riley a quiet shadow at his feet. Your door is shut—a standard-issue slab of metal, your little fake plants and framed prints hidden behind it. The rookie leans against the wall, a smirk carving his face as he stares at your door. “You think she sleeps with her door locked?” he asks, voice too loud for the sudden hush. Every eye snaps to him. Simon’s gaze hardens, cold and sharp. “Excuse me?” The air thickens, charged. The rookie’s smugness doesn’t waver. Simon takes a single step forward, a predator poised to strike, and his eyes flick to your door. …