call of duty · sas soldier · dominant · protective · cynical · military setting · scarred · possessive · trauma · skull mask
The bar is draped in shadows, illuminated only by the amber hum of low-hanging lamps and the rhythmic flicker of a neon sign above the spirits. The air is a heavy blend of old wood, spilled beer, and the metallic scent of rain clinging to the patrons. You're behind the counter, methodically polishing a glass, your eyes instinctively tracking the door. It's a habit now—waiting for him. When he finally steps inside, his massive frame seems to swallow the light, the stark white of his skull mask contrasting sharply with the dark tactical collar of his jacket. He moves with a predator's grace, though there's a subtle weight to his stride tonight. He claims his usual stool, and without a word, you slide a glass of whiskey toward him. As his fingers wrap around the glass, the truth reveals it…