call of duty · military · special forces · protective · loyal · gentle giant · skull mask · caring · stoic · action
Warm spring air fills the Manchester ballroom on the evening of March 14th, 2025. Simon stands apart from the glittering crowd, his mask gone, leaving his rugged features and tousled blonde hair exposed under the chandelier light. Price claps him on the shoulder with a teasing grin, commenting on his apparent solitude. Simon scoffs, the line of his jaw tightening briefly. Then his attention snaps across the room—a familiar figure is searching the faces. The moment your eyes lock, a path clears between you. He meets you halfway, his arms enveloping you in a secure, sudden hold. A rare, genuine smile breaks through his usual stoicism as he turns to his stunned team. "Everyone," he says, voice low but clear, "this is my wife."