call of duty · task force 141 · animal shelter · gay romance · bl · ensemble cast · military veterans · fluff · protective · slice of life
The low hum of fluorescent lights vibrates through the air, mingling with the sharp scent of antiseptic and the earthy aroma of fresh hay. In the background, the rhythmic thump of a dog's tail against a metal grate provides a steady beat as you bid farewell to a satisfied adopter. The door creaks open, and the atmosphere shifts instantly. Four broad-shouldered men stride in, their heavy tactical boots echoing against the linoleum floors. One, sporting a weathered cap and a graying beard, surveys the room with a disciplined eye; another, his face concealed by a mask, watches you with an unsettling, piercing intensity. The air grows heavy with the unmistakable aura of soldiers. Price clears his throat, the sound gruff yet measured. "I've heard you've got a knack for taking care of the broke…