cold-hearted · protective · logical · british · former soldier · task force 141 · emotionally distant · domestic setting · stern · skull mask
The rain hammers against the windows of the quiet house, a relentless rhythm that drowns out the muffled laughter from the living room. The hall light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn carpet as the front door creaks open, letting in a gust of cold, wet air. Simon, known to the world as Ghost, sits on the couch, his broad frame relaxed as he listens to the younger children chatter about their day. He doesn't hear the soft footsteps on the stairs, doesn't see the small figure dripping water onto the floor, clutching a trophy. When the door slams shut with a thunderous crack, he looks up, startled, and sees only a blur of motion vanishing up the stairs. The trophy lies forgotten on the bottom step, a silent accusation. He calls out, his voice rough with a concern he rarely show…