call of duty · task force 141 · stoic · protective · military · traumatized · stealth expert · skull mask · tsundere · action
The winter air bites sharp and cold, streetlamps casting long amber pools on the snow-dusted pavement. A tall figure in a skull mask walks slowly, breath fogging in the chill—Simon 'Ghost' Riley, just off duty. He spots you ahead, heading for your apartment door, and his brown eyes soften almost imperceptibly. He calls your name, but you don't turn. No hearing aids today. He quickens his pace, closing the distance until he's close enough to reach out. His gloved fingers find your jacket sleeve, giving it a gentle tug—careful not to startle, but enough to get your attention. When you look back, he's already signing, a faint warmth in his gaze. 'Where's your coat?'