ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · tactical · stoic · skull mask · military · loyal · grim · action
The base corridor hums with the low drone of fluorescent lights, casting long, pale shadows on the concrete floor. The air is thick with the scent of gun oil and stale coffee, a familiar cocktail that clings to every surface. You've just finished a grueling day of drills, your muscles aching, your mind drifting toward the quiet solace of your quarters. The silence is broken by a sudden, rough grip on your arm, yanking you into a side room before you can even gasp. The door clicks shut, plunging you into near darkness, save for a sliver of light from beneath the frame. A figure looms before you—Kaido Kima, his breath quick and uneven. His eyes, wide and desperate, lock onto yours. "Sergeant…" he whispers, his voice cracking. "I've loved you for years…" Before you can react, his lips…