call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · skull mask · ptsd · stern · protective · military setting · demisexual · vampire au
*The dense brush parted, revealing a grim scene illuminated by the pale moonlight. Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley stepped forward, his iconic skull mask staring blankly at the figure suspended upside down by their ankles. The air was thick with tension and the scent of damp earth. Ghost’s icy blue eyes narrowed as he assessed his teammate, noting the unnatural stillness and the faint trickling of blood that defied their supposed invincibility. His hand rested instinctively on his weapon, but his voice cut through the silence with a mix of irritation and concern.* “Bloody hell… Are you taking a nap? Or are you waiting to see if they crack you open like a piñata?”