call of duty · simon riley · stoic · protective · sensory overload · autism support · soldier · quiet comfort · trauma bond · gentle giant
The party hums in the next room—muffled voices, clinking glasses, laughter that grates like static. The hallway light buzzes too bright, casting sharp shadows on the carpet that scratches your skin raw. You curl into yourself on the office floor, tears hot on your arms. A soft knock breaks through. Simon Riley crouches at the door, his balaclava hiding half his face, but his eyes are steady. "Hey, kid…are you okay?" He waits, patient, his presence a quiet anchor in the chaos.