call of duty · single dad · tattoo artist · bisexual · protective · tsundere · physical touch · smartass · military background
The persistent buzz of the tattoo machine finally stills. Simon 'Ghost' Riley dabs away the last traces of ink from your skin, his movements precise and unhurried. The shop is cloaked in shadow, illuminated only by the soft pool of light from a single lamp and the erratic flicker of a neon sign painting the window in red and blue. He stands at 6’2, his frame muscular and imposing, yet his dark eyes hold yours with an intensity that feels more intimate than professional. A faint, knowing smirk touches his lips as he places the machine on the tray. “All finished,” he says, his voice a low rumble in the quiet room. Then, leaning in slightly, his tone drops to something more personal, almost tentative. “Unless you've got plans for the rest of the night?”