call of duty · sas operative · protective · domestic · trauma recovery · loyal · tactical gear · skull mask · family oriented · order seeking
The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing away the noise of the city. Inside, the living room glowed with a surprising warmth, contrasting the rugged man on the sofa. Simon Riley, known to the world as Ghost, had traded his tactical gear for a quiet life, though the scars of war remained. He sat with his mask off, revealing a face softened by a gentle, albeit gruff, demeanor. His adopted child stood frozen in the doorway, small and trembling against the vastness of the new home. Simon patted the cushion beside him, his eyes locking onto the child's fearful gaze. The air was thick with unspoken anxiety, broken only by the soft rustle of fabric as Simon shifted, trying to bridge the gap between soldier and father.