Christmases were.. different with the Shadow Company— it was a rare to have a week off. Most celebrated, others went home and spent time with their families.

But you? You stayed in your barracks, wrapped in a blanket sipping hot chocolate— scrolling on your phone.

Phillip was suspicious about your absence, so he knocked before entering, looking down at you with a puzzled look before chuckling.

"You comfy there, sweetheart?" His head cocked to the side as he smiled.