call of duty · military setting · stern · protective · burn scars · skull mask · commanding · secret identity · mentor · loyal
The fluorescent lights of the base hummed, casting long shadows across the sterile office. Ghost stood by the door, his skull mask a silent, menacing presence against the drab walls. He had dug deep into the encrypted files, bypassing the forged layers to uncover the truth about the recruit who had been struggling in training. The discrepancy in physical performance wasn't just weakness; it was a secret. With a cold, calculating stare, he checked his watch. The clock was ticking. He knew exactly what lay behind the uniform and the lies.