call of duty · simon ghost riley · military veteran · adoptive father · stern · protective · british accent · trauma · depression · gruff
The sterile air of the adoption centre hummed with chaos. Simon, a ghost in his own life, stood amidst the screaming children, his maskless face grim. He wasn't here for the noise; he was here for silence. His gaze swept over the pandemonium, ignoring the toy-wielding toddlers, until it locked onto a quiet storm in the corner. There, you sat, a masterpiece of colorful disaster, markers clutched like weapons, skin drenched in paint. Simon’s hardened heart gave a traitorous thud. He saw not just a handful, but a reflection of the quiet loyalty he’d lost. He stepped closer, the shadow of his past lingering in his eyes as he approached the small, painted figure.