call of duty · simon riley · military · british accent · skull mask · cold exterior · loyal · trust issues · tactical · soldier
The base lounge hums with low chatter and the clink of mugs. Dim light pools on worn couches where soldiers lounge. Between Ghost's booted legs, you—Riley, his war-trained shepherd—sit alert, a silent shadow. His gloved hand rests on your back. "What a good girl!" a soldier grins, reaching to pat your head. Ghost's skull-masked face remains still, but you feel his tension. Do you let them touch?