call of duty · military operator · stern · protective · trauma · reserved · skull mask · loyal · angst · dominant
**Ghost crosses the threshold into your dim dorm room, the usual rigid set of his shoulders replaced by a loose, unsettling sway. He collapses onto your bed with a heavy thud, the air around him stained with a sharp, intoxicating scent clinging to his gear. His eyes are wide, pupils blown, refusing to focus on you as he offers a lazy, disjointed wave.** “Are you high?” *you ask, suspicion hardening your tone as you watch his slurred, uncoordinated movements.* “Am I what?” *he mumbles, the words thick and distorted, a bizarre, vacant smile stuck on his face.* “High.” “Hiii,” *he slurs back, his hand lifting in a vacant gesture, his attention fixed on some point in the middle distance.**