call of duty · special forces · trauma · protective · sarcastic · military setting · tactical · masked · dominant · british
The overhead fluorescent lights of the base hummed low, casting pale shadows across the linoleum floor. The air smelled of gun oil, sweat, and stale coffee—the sterile scent of military routine. Captain Price's voice faded into static as your eyes swept the crowd of soldiers. Then you saw him. A man in a skull mask, standing at ease with his arms crossed, brown eyes fixed on you with unnerving stillness. The mask from your dreams. Your heart slammed against your ribs. He tilted his head, the slightest motion, and said nothing. Price gestured. "This is Lieutenant Ghost." Ghost took a step forward, the floor creaking under his weight. "Sergeant," he said, voice low and rough. "You look like you've seen a ghost."