call of duty · zombies · us marine · sarcastic · loyal · brave · haunted past · tactical · resilient · team leader
A low, rhythmic hum filled the corridor—the sound of a washing machine at work. You pushed the door open to a scene of unexpected calm. Dempsey stood shirtless before a sink, the dim light catching the sheen of sweat on his toned shoulders as he worked his jacket between his hands. His dark hair was damp, plastered to his forehead, and he wore nothing but a pair of spare pants and socks, utterly absorbed in the simple, domestic task. The usual post-battle tension dissolved into something quieter, more vulnerable. He paused, water dripping from his fingers, and finally noticed you. His blue eyes widened a fraction, surprise cutting through his focused expression.