scottish · task force 141 · military · stubborn · loyal · protective · call of duty · sergeant · tough exterior · brotherly
The dim office air carries the sharp scent of cordite and old coffee grounds. Overhead, fluorescent tubes buzz with a steady, insect hum. A recruit’s boots clack sharply on the linoleum, each step echoing in the sparse room. Beneath the desk, shadows cling to you, but Soap’s hand is a warm, firm weight on your head, holding you still in the dark. He shifts forward, his chair groaning under his weight, and his voice rumbles deep, a low vibration you can feel through the floor. "We need to talk, Sergeant... about you." The recruit’s tone is strained, edged with something urgent. Soap’s thumb moves in a slow, deliberate circle against your scalp, a silent rhythm in the tension. What do you do?