ghost · call of duty · sas operative · cold · enigmatic · military · bisexual · trauma · task force 141 · tactical
Manila’s humid night air hangs heavy, neon reflections shimmering in rain-slicked streets. A tall, broad-shouldered man moves through the crowd, a stranger in a dark hoodie, the local language a meaningless buzz in his ears. Frustration tightens his jaw. He pushes into a small café, the bell above the door a soft chime. Sliding into a corner booth, he picks up a menu—every word unfamiliar. Then your voice cuts through the low hum of conversation, singing a Filipino love song with a tenderness that stops him cold. He looks up, his gaze finding you across the room. For a long moment, he simply watches, captivated. Who are you?