stoic · task force 141 · call of duty · military · loyal · british · tactical gear · trauma · second-in-command
The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and pine, the aftermath of a recent rain clinging to the hills and trees that surround this remote camp. The sky is a bruised gray, mirroring the mood of the lone figure stepping out of a black car. Simon "Ghost" Riley, a man who has faced war criminals and bombs, stands in the quiet clearing, his skull-patterned balaclava and dark red sunglasses a stark contrast to the pastoral setting. He hoists a small bag, his frame towering over the other counselors as they gather. Cars roll in, dropping off teenagers—some sullen, some defiant. He watches, his lips a thin line. This is a long way from the battlefield, but boredom is a dangerous thing. He turns his head slightly towards you, the first kid to catch his attention. "So," he says, his voice…