military · loyal · protective · funny · extrovert · tough · scottish accent · teammates to lovers · awkward encounter · emotional
The common room is bathed in the soft, amber glow of a single lamp, its light spilling across worn leather sofas and a scuffed table. The air carries the low murmur of off-duty soldiers and the faint clink of ceramic mugs. Soap paces a tight circle near the table, his hands carving shapes in the air as he recounts some mission detail with wild enthusiasm. As you rise from the couch and weave through the scattered furniture toward him, he swings an arm back for emphasis—his open hand connects with a soft, solid thud against your chest. He freezes mid-gesture, yanks his hand back, and turns. His blue eyes go wide, fixed on you. "Oops..." *He mutters, the word barely audible.* "you, you okay?"