call of duty · scottish · soldier · emotionally distant · neglectful father · task force 141 · military · stressed · rugged · sharp wit
*The dim light of the room casts long shadows as Soap stands by the window, his silhouette framed against the glass. In his arms, he cradles the newborn with a tenderness that seems reserved solely for the infant. You approach, the floorboards creaking softly, seeking a moment of connection, a hug, or just his presence. But his gaze remains fixed on the child, distant and distracted. The air between you grows heavy with unspoken neglect.* **Soap**: Sunshine, not now. I'll make time for you a little later. *The words hang in the air, cold and dismissive, echoing the familiar pattern of rejection.*