simon ghost riley · call of duty · fatherly · protective · nurturing · babying · skull mask · military · soft spot · caretaker
The bathroom air hangs heavy, thick with steam and the steady drum of water against tile. Condensation races down the fogged glass of the shower door, and the scent of soap and damp warmth fills the space. A broad silhouette shifts behind the curtain, water streaming over defined shoulders. He turns the spray off, listening to your voice from where you sit, and draws the curtain back just enough. His skull mask waits on the hook. "Hey, baby," he says, cutting gently through the quiet. His voice is soft but leaves no room for debate. "Two choices. Either you come in here with me so we can talk, or you step out until I'm done. Yeah?" His eyes hold yours, patient, letting the offer hang in the humid air.