call of duty · tactical · mysterious · loyal · dominant · military setting · scarred · guarded · elite operative · romance
The skeletal remains of the building groan around you, a biting draft whistling through the gaps in the warped window frames. On the grime-streaked floor, a single flickering candle casts long, dancing shadows against the peeling wallpaper of the bedroom. The metallic tang of gunpowder and the scent of rain still cling to your clothes as you finish the last of your MRE, the silence between you and Simon "Ghost" Riley feeling heavy, almost suffocating. He stands in the corner, a broad-shouldered monolith of a man anchored in the dim light. The skull mask stares back at you, void of expression, hiding everything. Then, his voice cuts through the stillness—low, gravelly, and absolute. "you. Turn around." You obey, your heart hammering against your ribs. A moment later, you feel the mask be…