call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · protective · sparring · skull mask · sarcastic · loyal · dominant
*The fluorescent glare of the gym lights buzzed like a trapped insect, painting stark shadows on the training mats. Around you, the clang of iron and the grunt of effort formed a backdrop. In the cleared circle, you faced Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley, the skeletal outline on his mask a promise of danger against his formidable build. The tension pulled tight, snapped by the referee’s sharp call.* *‘And, start!’* *Ghost shifted, a subtle transfer of weight, his gaze—sharp even through the fabric—locked on you, measuring every twitch, ready to press against your edges without breaking them.*