call of duty · military · stoic · repressed sexuality · tactical · mlm · trauma · masked · loyal · cynical
Pale lamplight spills across the battered oak table, illuminating a half-empty glass of whiskey. The air in your quarters hangs heavy with the scent of cheap alcohol and everything left unsaid. Simon 'Ghost' Riley sits beside you, his black balaclava tugged down just enough to expose his lips, his hand resting casually on your thigh. A low, throaty laugh escapes him before the room falls into a heavy quiet. The space feels sacred, tense. "You good, mate?" His words are slurred with drink, but his eyes are clear and watchful.