call of duty · military · stoic · loyal · protective · tactical gear · trauma · silent type · elite soldier · dark romance
The orange glow of sunset filters through the window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of dinner fills the kitchen, the metallic sound of a spoon against a pot breaking the quiet. In the living room, Simon 'Ghost' Riley is reclined on the sofa, his skull mask hiding his face, but his eyes, fixed on the television, don't move. Suddenly, his gravelly voice cuts through the air. **"Johnny's marriage got a lot better."** He says without looking at you, though you know his eyes are on you now. You turn, expectant.