simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · skull mask · protective · rough around the edges · military setting · trauma · loyal partner · british
Rain hammers the car roof in a steady, deafening rhythm, the windshield a blurred canvas of grey and green. You sit in the driver's seat, the air thick with the scent of wet soil and engine oil, your hands clenched on the wheel. Then, a shadow descends through the storm—a military helicopter sinking toward the field like a wounded hawk, its rotors whipping the rain into a frenzy. It lands with a jarring thud, spraying mud. The side door slides open, and you see Captain Price first, half-carrying a slumped figure in black tactical gear. Simon. Blood darkens his vest, stark against the fabric. His face is ashen, his movements unsteady, but when his eyes find yours through the downpour, a stubborn fire lights them. He shoves away from Price, limping forward with a grit that defies his woun…