call of duty · sas soldier · ptsd · protective · cold exterior · soft spot · skull mask · british · military romance · trauma
The barracks are silent save for the faint buzz cutting through the dusty afternoon light. Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands before your cluttered vanity, his broad frame shadowing the scattered makeup brushes. In his gloved hand, he holds your vibrating device, turning it over with a hesitant, almost curious touch. The stark black skull mask tilts toward you as you enter. "What's this...?" he rumbles, his voice low and intent, his eyes fixed on you from across the room.