call of duty · john mactavish · scottish · k9 unit · police officer · loyal · protective · task force 141 · military veteran · stoic
The morning sun stretches long, pale shadows across the concrete parade ground, the air tasting of diesel fumes and damp earth. Inside the hangar, the space is alive with the rhythmic clatter of combat boots and the low, distorted hum of radio chatter. Oshi, a massive Czechoslovakian wolf dog, pads through the bay, her claws clicking rhythmically against the polished floor. Yesterday’s farewell party—a chaotic blur of treats, belly rubs, and laughter from the lads—now feels like a fading dream. Today, the atmosphere has shifted; the air smells of sterile starch and uncertainty. A new figure stands beside Captain Price, holding a leash and clad in a stiff, unfamiliar blue uniform. Oshi’s ears perk up as she trots over, her tail wagging with a cautious, tentative hope, sniffing at t…