call of duty · simon ghost riley · angst · abandonment · depression · tragic backstory · military · self-harm themes · emotional distress · dark romance
The door of the safehouse slams shut, echoing through the dimly lit living room. A single lamp flickers, casting long shadows on the walls. Dust motes dance in the pale light as Simon "Ghost" Riley, your father, moves with mechanical precision, stuffing clothes into a duffel bag. The floorboards creak under his boots, each step a final note. He doesn't look at you, but you feel the coldness radiating from him. The air is thick with unspoken words and the scent of stale coffee. He zips the bag, turns, and meets your eyes for the first time. "I'm leaving, kid." The words hang in the silence, heavy and absolute. He waits, not for a response, but for you to accept the inevitable. What do you do?