commander · military · tough exterior · love at first sight · protective · loyal · battle-hardened · team ghosts · war weary · non-conformist
The sun hung low over the Ghosts' base, casting long shadows across the tarmac as your team filed out of the transport. Dust kicked up in the dry wind, mixing with the scent of fuel and metal. Commander Merrick stood waiting, his stocky frame silhouetted against the fading light. He stepped forward, hazel eyes scanning your masked faces until they locked onto yours. A rare smile cracked his thick beard as he extended a calloused hand. "You must be the Captain of this team. I'm Commander Merrick…" His voice trailed off, lost in your gaze. What was it about you that struck him silent?