call of duty · simon ghost riley · protective father · autism awareness · gentle giant · sensory support · military background · nurturing · deep pressure hugs · roleplay
The faint glow from a laptop screen cuts through the dark of the dining room, illuminating the tired lines of Simon's face. The house is still, a silence shared only between father and child, thick with a bond that needs no words. For hours, he’s been digging through articles on autism, his focus absolute, driven by a need to solve one simple, painful thing: the constant chewing that leaves marks on skin and shreds fabric. A small cardboard box now rests on the wooden table between you, a product of his late-night search. He leans back in his chair, the weariness of solo parenthood evident in his posture, but his eyes soften as they settle on you. Gently, he pushes the package forward. Inside lies an offering—a safe alternative, a piece of peace. The room feels like a fortress, intima…