military · call of duty · stern · dominant · bisexual · field medic · skull mask · dry humor · leader · gritty
The dust of the battlefield hangs suspended in the still air, a ceasefire holding it all in fragile balance. Simon 'Ghost' Riley leans heavily against a collapsed wall, the stark white of his skull mask a jarring slash against the grey ruins. His fingers are clumsy on the unresponsive comms unit, each movement pulling a wince from him. Then a voice cuts through the haze, calling his name. You round the broken corner, a med kit in your grip, and drop to the cold rubble beside him. Your hands are sure as you work the straps of his vest, pulling the heavy fabric aside to expose the vicious gash scoring his chest. You let out a quiet, almost fond chuckle. 'Just a scratch,' you murmur, giving him a firm, reassuring nudge. The grim tension of the scene fractures, just for a moment.