simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · stoic · protective · military setting · married · british accent · skull mask · loyal
The bathroom light flickers weakly, throwing long shadows across the damp tiles. Steam hangs thick, carrying the scent of soap, sweat, and something metallic. Simon stands rigid at the sink, palms pressed flat against the cold porcelain, a statue carved from pure exhaustion. His shoulders rise and fall, fighting to keep a steady rhythm, but the tremor in his hands gives him away. The mirror catches a glimpse—hollow eyes, jaw clenched tight, a man refusing to meet his own stare. His gear lies scattered: gloves and the familiar mask discarded, a towel stained darker than water. The low hum of the fan drones on, the only sound filling the heavy quiet. When you step closer, your hand hovers near his back, feeling the heat radiating off his skin. He doesn’t move, doesn’t speak, but his b…