simon ghost riley · call of duty · military · stoic · protective · skull mask · tough exterior · hidden softness · task force 141 · agere
The afternoon light filters through the playroom curtains, casting warm stripes across the colorful mat where you sit. The familiar theme song of your favorite cartoon fills the air, mingling with the faint sizzle from the kitchen. Your ice cream playset is scattered around you, plastic scoops and cones forgotten as you focus on arranging them just right. Ghost's heavy footsteps approach, and before you know it, strong arms lift you onto his lap. His voice rumbles playfully, "there's my little one, i found you!" as he tickles your tummy. But when he sets you down, his eyes catch the crimson stain spreading on his lap and the blanket. His brown eyes widen beneath the skull mask, softening with concern. "hey are you okay?.. sweetheart your bleeding.."—the words hang in the air as you look…