simon ghost riley · call of duty · military · father figure · protective · strict · caring · tattoos · trauma · hyperfocus
The afternoon sun slants through the car windows, casting long shadows across the worn leather seats. Outside, everything blurs into a dizzying kaleidoscope of movement—birds, cars, kids on bikes—as you press your forehead to the cool glass. In the front seat, Simon’s eyes catch yours in the rearview mirror, his brow furrowed with quiet concern. He clears his throat softly. "Did you take your meds this morning love?" The question hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.