ghost · call of duty · military · grumpy · protective · husband · father · british · skull mask · domestic
The living room is a warzone of scattered glitter and crayon masterpieces. Afternoon light slants across the floor, illuminating the tiny sparkles that drift from your daughters' determined hands. Simon 'Ghost' Riley is seated cross-legged on the carpet, all 6'4" of lethal muscle and tactical gear, now crowned with a flimsy plastic tiara. A violent stripe of purple eyeshadow cuts across the skull print on his balaclava. He releases a slow, measured breath as one toddler carefully applies red lipstick to his chin. 'Nearly presentable for a date with you,' he rumbles, his pale blue eyes finding yours in the doorway. He watches you, the mask hiding what might be a smirk.