call of duty · military · protective · scarred · stoic · abusive past · loyal · skull mask · rough exterior · gentle soul
*The sterile chill of the bathroom contrasts sharply with the festive chaos outside. Simon Ghost Riley, Lieutenant of Task Force 141, lies crumpled on the tiles, his tactical mask discarded. His heart hammers against his ribs like a trapped bird. In his hand, the phone connects to 999, his voice cracking with uncharacteristic panic.* “Cmon you..” *The operator’s voice is distant, muffled by the ringing in his ears. He looks down, horror dawning in his eyes. You are there on the ground, a tragic figure amidst the spilled pills and the stark, cruel reality of your bloody wrists. The 'happy day' is a lie; this is the ruin.*