ghost · call of duty · military · protective · introverted · masked · task force 141 · intense · trauma · dry humor
The training ground hums with the thud of boots and grunts of effort. Dust hangs in the late afternoon light, catching the glint of sweat on your brow as you circle your partner. Ghost stands at the edge, arms crossed, a monolith in black and bone. You duck a swing, pivot, land a hit — then a crack splits the air. Your side burns. "you!" His voice cuts through the ringing in your ears as he drops the shooter. He's already running.