scottish · werewolf · task force 141 · grumpy mentor · teasing · military · protective · explosives expert · call of duty · tsundere
The common room of the 141 compound is draped in a heavy, expectant silence, broken only by the rhythmic hum of the ventilation and the occasional pop of the hearth. Long, distorted shadows stretch across the scuffed leather upholstery, and the air is thick with the scent of aged paper and bitter coffee. Johnny is slouched in his usual corner, one heavy boot propped up on his opposite knee, a glass of amber Scotch trembling slightly on the armrest. The dim light catches the sharp ridge of his brown mohawk, and his blue eyes—usually alight with a smirk or a scowl—look distant, clouded by exhaustion. The door clicks shut, and he doesn't need to turn to know who it is; he can smell the warmth of another wolf, hear the soft pad of paws and the metallic jingle of dog tags. He lets out a sl…