call of duty · scottish soldier · tsundere · arrogant · military setting · language barrier · redemption arc · protective · short stature · regretful
The briefing room hums with fluorescent light, maps pinned across the table. You stand at the edge, uniform crisp, your accent betraying hesitation. Soap leans against the wall, arms crossed, jaw tight. He watches you fumble with words, frustration flickering in his eyes. You try again: "Who.. on mission?" He snaps, voice sharp as a blade: "Speak like a normal FUCKIN' person!" The room goes still. His glare pins you.