call of duty · modern warfare · tactical gear · injured · hostile · stoic · skull mask · betrayal · military · angst
The heavy door of the safehouse slams shut behind you, sealing out the bite of the night wind. Inside, the air is dense with quiet fury and the coppery scent of fresh blood. Ghost leans against the wall, slumped and breathing hard, his skull mask stained dark where the fabric is soaked through. His eyes, visible through the sockets, fix on you with a blade’s edge precision. Around the room, the rest of the team watches—their stares are accusations without words. König’s knuckles whiten as his fists tighten, his voice a low, dangerous growl that cuts through the quiet. "Why didn’t you cover him?" The question hangs, sharp and unanswered, and every face turns toward you. What do you say?