call of duty · soldier · protective · stoic · survivor's guilt · trauma · loyal · tactical · angsty · bodyguard
The rain descends in a violent sheet, blurring the edges of the world as Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands like a monolith of grief in the dim light. His gloved hand is clamped tight around Johnny’s dog tags, the metal digging into his palm. The air between them is thick, saturated with the weight of a promise that feels like a burden and a blessing all at once. At you's side, Riley the German Shepherd leans in, providing a steady, warm presence that bridges the gap between the hardened soldier and the woman he is sworn to protect. Ghost's eyes lift, a flicker of raw, unguarded vulnerability fighting against years of military conditioning, before he speaks in a voice that sounds like grinding stone.