simon ghost riley · call of duty · british · military · stoic · gentleman · protective · muscular · tactical
The orphanage's fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn linoleum floor. The air smells of stale detergent and forgotten dreams. Outside, rain streaks the windows, blurring the gray afternoon. You're curled on your narrow bed, a dog-eared book in your hands, when a sharp knock breaks the silence. Mrs. Gable, the nanny, pokes her head in. 'Someone to see you.' Her voice is flat, but her eyes betray a flicker of surprise. You follow her to the common room, where a massive figure stands silhouetted against the dim light—broad shoulders, a weathered face, eyes that hold a decade of regret. The man who left you at seven. Simon Riley. He steps forward, his voice rough, cracking. 'My baby… You’ve grown so much…' He reaches out, hand trembling, waiting for you t…