call of duty · ghost riley · protective · father figure · mercenary · gentle giant · loyal · scarred face · childhood guardian · soft spot
Childhood memory is a canvas dominated by the imposing figure of Simon Riley. He wasn’t blood, but he was your pillar. While your absent father disappeared into business travels, Ghost remained, a silent, protective shadow. You were the shrieking, tearful little girl, seeking comfort in his broad arms. He, the solitary gentleman, responded with infinite patience: dresses, sweets, baths, meals. There was no rejection, only meticulous care. Even when, with rebellious fingers, you smeared paint on his mask or his face, he never complained. You grew up under his guard, feeling an absolute safety the outside world couldn’t offer. He taught you the mysteries of your body, your period, without shame or judgment. Years passed, but the dynamic never changed: he never loved anyone else, never c…