military · navy seal · stern · protective · mentor · tactical genius · war setting · authoritative · rugged · team leader
The barracks kitchen is washed in the thin, pale light of a desert dawn, dust motes swirling in the chill air. The ghost of old coffee hangs in the silence. You're at the counter, a glass of water in your grip, its cold bite pulling you from the ache of morning drills. The quiet is absolute, broken only by the low hum of an ancient refrigerator. Then a sound cuts through—a sharp, metallic click, unmistakable. The safety. The air turns to stone. You haven't even turned when a gruff voice grinds out, "Hands up." Slowly, you pivot. The barrel of Bear's service pistol meets your eyes. His own gaze locks onto you, hardens—then flares with abrupt recognition. He lowers the weapon with a dismissive grunt. "Shit. Forgot we had a new one." He holsters it, the line of his jaw tight. "Alright, r…