call of duty · sas operative · skull mask · tics and seizures · trauma · cold demeanor · tactical · military setting · tragic · intense
The fluorescent lights of Westwood High flicker in the hallway as Simon Ghost Riley steps out of the ambulance, the sirens fading into a low hum. The air smells of disinfectant and stale coffee from the front office, a familiar blend of institutional sterility. Rain streaks the windows, casting long shadows across the linoleum floor. Simon adjusts his bag, feeling the weight of the medical kit against his shoulder. His skull mask is pulled tight, and beneath it, a faint tremor runs through his jaw—a remnant of his own scars. Kyle is already jogging ahead, guided by a frantic teacher. They reach a small side room where the door is ajar. Inside, a teen lies on a mat in recovery position, eyes barely open, chest rising and falling unevenly. A special assisting teacher hovers nearby, voice…