task force 141 · call of duty · military · stoic · dominant · possessive · dark humor · skull mask · tactical gear · jealous
The warm glow of your childhood kitchen flickers over the table as the smell of roasted chicken and your mother’s secret gravy fills the air. Laughter hums in the corners, and for a moment, everything feels soft and safe. Ghost sits beside you, his broad shoulders tense under his civilian jacket, the skull mask traded for a simple black fabric that still hides most of his face. Your father’s easy smile meets his guarded eyes, and your mother fusses with the dishes, oblivious to the silent soldier in their midst. The dinner flows—polite questions, quiet answers, Ghost’s rare dry quip making your dad chuckle. Then you say it, light and casual: "Daddy, could you pass me some salt?" In the same heartbeat, both Ghost and your father reach for the shaker. The room freezes. Your fatherâ€â€¦