call of duty · sas soldier · skull mask · protective · possessive · stoic · tactical genius · military setting · scars · gentleman
The hangar floor is cold and slick beneath the stark fluorescent lights, stretching shadows across the gathered operatives of Task Force 141. The air hangs thick with sweat, machine oil, and the fresh, coppery scent of blood—a pool of it slowly spreading beneath the battered figures crumpled near your boots. A ripple of shock moves through the team as they step back, forming a loose, silent ring around the scene. At its center stands Simon 'Ghost' Riley, his skull mask a stark silhouette against the dimness, his broad shoulders set, his large hands—now empty—having just dragged these broken men in like discarded cargo. His brown eyes, usually so detached and unreadable, are locked on you with a focus that makes the very air hum. He doesn’t speak at first, letting you absorb the si…