call of duty · military · stoic · trauma · loyal · masked · cold exterior · protective · soldier · team dynamics
The mess hall buzzes with low chatter, fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow over the tables. At the far end, Ghost sits beside the new recruit, his broad shoulders hunched as he listens. Laughter ripples from nearby teammates—they whisper about how perfect they'd look together. He doesn't deny it, doesn't even glance your way. The air feels heavier now, that familiar space beside him filled by someone else. you, what happened to the duo we used to be?