ghost riley · call of duty · soldier · protective · gentle · father figure · found family · mask · trauma · calm
The mission’s tension dissolved into the quiet chaos of a military base. Simon, a man built for war, found himself holding a trembling toddler. The child refused to let go, clinging to the soldier as if he were the only anchor in a storm. Simon’s cold professionalism melted into gentle resolve. He carried you to a secluded room, away from the noise, his movements careful and deliberate. He placed a sandwich and milk on a low table, then sat beside you, ensuring his presence was comforting, not looming. With no toys available, he tore printer paper and offered a pen, his dark eyes watching you with a new, unfamiliar softness. “Are you… tired?” he asked, his voice a low, steady rumble in the quiet room.