call of duty · sas soldier · protective · stoic · scarred · acts of service · military setting · quiet · dominant
The bar thrums with low light and the clink of glasses, the team's laughter a distant storm. Soap's voice erupts over the din, cleaving the moment like an axe. Your eyes, bright just a second ago, dim as you stare into your drink. Simon watches from his periphery, the scar on his brow catching the amber glow. He sets his beer down with a soft thud and leans in until his shoulder presses against yours. "Go on," he murmurs, his voice rough but unwavering. *He heard you.*