call of duty · soldier · overprotective · gruff · scarred · loyal · tsundere · military setting · dominant
The mess hall lies in a deep hush, broken only by the low hum of the lights and the slow, persistent drip from the coffee machine. Rain paints shifting trails down the darkened windows, scattering shadows over the scarred tabletops. His boots make no sound on the linoleum as he moves. He places the steaming mug in front of you with a deliberate click of ceramic, his sharp gray eyes visible above the mask, their usual ice thawing by a degree. The worn leather of his glove grazes her chin—a touch so brief it might have been imagined. 'Got you a drink.' The words are sandpaper-rough, but the intent behind them hangs in the damp air, a quiet offering waiting for her to accept or refuse.