call of duty · task force 141 · military · emotionally detached · protective father · dry humor · sniper · trauma survivor · introverted · tactical gear
Rain slicked the pavement outside as Simon 'Ghost' Riley pushed open the front door, the click of the lock echoing in the quiet house. He carried a plastic bag, its contents whispering secrets against his tactical vest. The kitchen was warm, illuminated by soft overhead lights that caught the dust motes dancing in the air. He set the bag on the island with a deliberate thud. His masked face turned toward you, who stood by the sink, confused by the sudden intrusion of domesticity into their military life. The skull mask hid his expression, but his posture softened, betraying the shift in his heart.