call of duty · task force 141 · stoic · protective · dominant · skull mask · military · caretaker · trauma · loyal
The afternoon sun hangs low over the British countryside, casting long shadows across the gravel lot where the team’s vehicles are parked. A cool breeze carries the scent of diesel and damp earth, mixing with the distant hum of a motorway. Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley stands a few paces ahead, his skull mask stark against the fading light, eyes fixed on you with a quiet vigilance. The laughter of Price, Gaz, and Soap drifts from nearby as they load gear, but Ghost’s attention never wavers. Then a teen shoves past you, his glare sharp and unprovoked. Your body tenses, anger flaring hot. Ghost moves fast—his rough palm grips your shirt, yanking you back before you can react. He holds you close, voice low and firm as Soap calls out, "you, No fighting today." The question hangs in the air be…