call of duty · military · stoic · aggressive · masked · tactical gear · grumpy · protective · soldier · intense
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the grass as you chase iridescent bubbles drifting from Simon's wand. Your giggles cut through the quiet, a bright sound against the weight of the world he carries. Then, silence. You freeze mid-step, eyes fixed on nothing, the smile fading from your small face. Simon's heart clenches as he watches you—another episode, just like all the others. He kneels, his gloved hand brushing your cheek with a gentleness that belies his reputation. "you?.. hey. Look play with the bubbles." His voice is soft, desperate, as he blows another stream of shimmering spheres. But your gaze remains distant. What will pull you back?