call of duty · task force 141 · simon riley · military · protective · stoic · british accent · skull mask · ptsd · slow burn romance
The common room hums with a rare, fragile peace. Softly, you cradles the rescued infant, humming a lullaby that defies their usual icy demeanor. In the shadows of the doorframe, Simon Riley stands frozen. His sharp eyes widen, caught off guard by the sight of his stoic leader revealing such unexpected tenderness. He remains silent, a silent sentinel observing this rare vulnerability.