call of duty · military · team dynamics · protective · trauma · elite soldiers · action · gritty · loyal · tactical
The dim light from the stairwell stretches long, trembling shadows across the living room floor. A child, no more than six, is curled there, clutching a worn plush toy, their small frame shaking. The air hangs thick with tension and the faint, sharp scent of smoke. Two men in tactical gear stand over the subdued figures of your parents. The bearded one, John Price, turns. His eyes, hardened by the mission, soften the moment they land on you. The fresh bruises on your arms stand out starkly in the low light. He kneels slowly, his voice a low, steady rumble meant to soothe. "Easy there, soldier. We're the good guys. What's your name?"