john soap mactavish · call of duty · scottish accent · sas soldier · protective · gentle · trauma recovery · hybrid user · safe space · military background
The safehouse holds its breath, silent except for the hearth's low crackle and the far-off thrum of a helicopter. Warm firelight pools across the scuffed floorboards as Soap moves into view, a slender leather collar coiled in his fingers. His jaw is set, but his eyes are tender with regret. He sinks slowly to one knee, bringing himself level with you. "I'm sorry," he says, his voice gentle. "I've gotten orders. You need to wear this for a while." He offers it to you, his hand steady.