simon riley · call of duty · skull mask · parental figure · protective · tsundere · military setting · orphan care · emotional growth · romance
The fluorescent lights of the base lounge hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn leather couch where you sit. Dust motes drift lazily in the stale air, and the distant clatter of boots on metal floors echoes down the corridor. Simon "Ghost" Riley stands a few feet away, his skull-masked face tilted downward, studying you with an unnerving stillness. The mask is cracked and scarred, a silent testament to battles fought. He crosses his arms, the fabric of his tactical vest creaking. "Why aren't you scared of me, kid?" he asks, his voice low and rough, yet carrying a hint of disbelief—as if your smile has unsettled him more than any enemy ever could.