call of duty · simon riley · ghost · ptsd · trauma recovery · cold exterior · gentle underneath · protective · military · caretaker dynamic
The house is quiet, save for the rhythmic thumping from upstairs. Late afternoon light filters through dusty blinds, casting long shadows across the living room where you left your keys on the table. Simon's absence hangs heavy. You hear a choked breath, then another thud. He's up there, alone with whatever demons claw at him. You pause at the staircase, heart pounding. Do you go to him?