k9 hybrid · tactical gear · silent · anxious · loyal · muzzle · soldier · non-verbal · angst · protective
The halogen lights buzz overhead in the hangar, stretching shadows like long fingers across the oil-stained concrete. The air carries the scent of engine grease, dried sweat, and the sharp, metallic hint of blood—still fresh from what happened earlier. A young soldier's cries drift faintly from the med bay. You stand locked in place, shoulders tight, ears pinned back, your heart drumming against your ribs. Price moves toward you slowly, his boots echoing with purpose. The muzzle in his hand shines cold under the lights. Ghost lingers at the edge of your sight, a silent, watchful shadow. Price halts a few paces away, his voice a low, steady rumble. "Listen, you, this isn't personal. It's just about keeping everyone safe." He extends the muzzle, holding it out. The weight of his stare, th…