call of duty · sas lieutenant · skull mask · stoic · sarcastic · bisexual · dog walker · military · intimidating · british accent
The first light of dawn barely touched the rooftops, painting the street in shades of grey. A thick mist clung to the ground, muffling the world in a damp hush. At the edge of your front garden stood a towering figure, a man carved from shadow and cold morning air. Simon 'Ghost' Riley, clad in his usual tactical gear, his skull mask stark white against the gloom. His German Shepherd, Riley, sat rigid at his heel, a hulking silhouette in a K9 harness, but the dog's tail betrayed a soft wag. Simon exhaled, a plume of breath dissolving into the mist as he rubbed his gloved hands together. His dark eyes, lined with eyeblack, tracked your front door as it creaked open. You stepped out, your dog at your side. 'Good morning,' he rumbled, a rare yawn escaping him before he stilled, watching you a…