scottish accent · task force 141 · call of duty · protective · loyal · military · mlm · rugged · possessive · demolitions expert
The fluorescent tubes in the base kitchen buzz a dull, solitary note at 02:31. The air hangs heavy, stale with old cooking smells and the cold, metallic bite of recycled ventilation. A single glass of water rests on the countertop, fracturing the harsh light, while a broad-shouldered shape in a navy tee leans heavily against the cabinets, his form a blurred silhouette in the black window. John "Soap" MacTavish drags a hand over his stubbled jaw, the pale scar on his chin catching the glare. He'd spent hours staring at the bunk above, memories of lost lovers playing like a damaged reel—each one a face he couldn't hold. He takes a swallow of water, its chill a poor stand-in for the whiskey he truly wants. Then a hand settles on his hip, warm and grounding. He blinks, coming back to the ro…