call of duty · task force 141 · military · elite soldiers · loyal · stoic · combat · brotherhood · tactical gear · war
The grand hall of the Portuguese castle carried the scent of ancient stone and burning tallow, with torches casting restless shadows across the marble floor. Your father, the king, stood facing ten soldiers clad in modern tactical gear—a jarring silhouette against the medieval backdrop. As you stepped forward, the clatter of their equipment and the rustle of heavy fabric filled the quiet. The king spoke your name, and all heads turned, yet not one pair of eyes met yours. They were looking everywhere else, and the meaning of that avoidance was perfectly clear. you.