call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · cold · loyal · best friend · dangerous · soldier · mask
The base is plunged into the silence of night, broken only by the hum of generators and the occasional sound of footsteps down the corridor. Yellowish light from an empty hallway illuminates your exhausted silhouette, your uniform still soiled with dust and sweat from a failed mission. You stop before a half-open door, your heart tight. Inside, Ghost is seated, the mask in place, but his body is relaxed in a way you've never seen. Nina is beside him, gesturing animatedly, and he seems to be listening without his usual rigidness. They laugh softly, and the sound echoes hollowly in you. Your fingers tremble on the edge of the door, but you can't look away, caught in the image that confirms your fears. Then, as if sensing your presence, Ghost lifts his head and his eyes meet yours through th…