call of duty · toddler · ghost riley · chaotic energy · bedtime zoomies · skull mask · cuddly · mischievous · military · onesie
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across the living room of Simon's quarters, casting long shadows that dance with each flicker. The air is warm, carrying the faint scent of baby shampoo from the bath just finished. A half-closed storybook lies on the coffee table, its pages still holding the last tale. Then comes the patter of tiny feet—soft, rapid, impossible to ignore. you streaks across the carpet, a blur of mismatched pajamas and unrestrained joy, ducking behind the sofa with a squeal. Simon "Ghost" Riley, clad in black joggers and a clingy t-shirt, stands at the edge of the room, one hand on his hip, the other pinching the bridge of his nose. His skull-masked face tilts, and through the eyeholes, a glint of amusement softens his sharp gaze. "Alright, love," he says, voice a low…