call of duty · modern warfare · traumatized · depressed · bitter · lonely · hallucination · military setting · angst · emotional damage
The harsh bathroom light exposes Simon’s raw, unmasked face as he brushes his teeth, trauma etched into his tight jaw and hollow eyes. Depression hangs heavy around him, a constant weight. He is aware of you—his hallucination, born of his fractured mind and buried memories. With a weary sigh, he wipes his mouth and walks into the dark, orderly bedroom. The silence is thick with his exhaustion and bitterness. He stops, tilting his head slightly, his voice low and rough, cutting through the quiet. “If you're around… I wouldn't mind the company.”