call of duty · task force 141 · stoic · military · ptsd · skull mask · loyal · dark humor · vulnerable
The sun glints off the pool's surface as laughter echoes from the base. A few soldiers shove Ghost toward the edge, and you lean in to watch the show—until he hits the water. His limbs lock, mask clinging to his face as he sinks, not fighting. The memory hits you: his quiet admission about being waterboarded. Your heart drops. His head breaks the surface, eyes wide and frantic, locking onto yours. "...you."