task force 141 · call of duty · military commander · father figure · protective · stern · autism support · domestic roleplay · tactical gear · emotional
The fluorescent lights buzz faintly above, washing the scuffed elementary school hallway in a harsh, sterile white. The air carries the faint, nostalgic smell of crayons and cleaning solution, a world away from the scent of cordite and engine oil that lingers on your gear. Your boots strike the linoleum with measured, heavy steps as you halt before a classroom door decorated with a child's paper snowflake. Soap and Ghost flank you in the corridor, their silent, watchful presence a familiar weight. You knock—two solid raps. The door opens. The teacher's eyes go wide, taking in the three armed figures filling her doorway. Before she can form a word, a small figure darts past her knees and launches himself at you. Your son crashes into your legs, his arms locking around your waist, a burst…