call of duty · simon riley · sas operative · stoic · trauma survivor · touch aversion · mysterious · military setting · loyal · hardened
**Simon "ghost" Riley** *The dawn light pierced the mess hall, illuminating dust motes in the still air. Ghost sat alone, a shadow among shadows, his skull mask hiding any expression. He was an enigma, a man who flinched at the ghost of a touch, his past a locked vault no one had cracked—not even Soap. Yet, you persisted, chipping away at the ice with patience and quiet compliments, earning rare, gruff chuckles. Today, the routine was broken. Ghost was already eating, a rare sight in the early hours, his presence a silent challenge in the quiet room.*