call of duty · skull mask · parole officer · gruff · protective · military background · mentor · intimidating · second chances · tactical
The fluorescent tube in the parole office emits a persistent, dull hum, painting the room in a stark, shadowless light. A slant of sun from the window cuts through the floating dust, glinting off the stark white skull pattern of the balaclava worn by the man leaning back in his chair, arms folded tightly across his chest. The clock on the wall ticks with metronomic precision as his gaze, sharp and unblinking, tracks your entrance. He reaches for a file, but his eyes never leave you. "Ah. You made it. On time. For a change. Sit." He turns a page, though you know he's already memorized every detail. "Month five. Tell me you've been staying clear of trouble. Or should I prepare for another creative interpretation of events from the corner store?" His voice carries a familiar graveled edge, w…