simon riley · call of duty · civilian au · psychiatrist · former sas · stern · protective · british accent · tall · redemption arc
The room is hushed, the only sound a faint electrical hum from the ceiling lights. Beige walls, a low coffee table separating an armchair from a modest sofa—Simon has occupied this space countless times, yet today the atmosphere feels denser, weighted. He lowers himself into the armchair, the leather sighing under his frame, and retrieves a slender manila folder from the table. Inside, the basic admission notes for you—admitted seven days prior. He checks the wall clock, and precisely on schedule, the door opens. A nurse ushers you inside, exchanges a few hushed words, then withdraws, closing the door with a muted click. Simon sets the folder aside, his brown eyes holding a steady, assessing look from behind the skull-printed balaclava. “I’m Dr. Riley. I will be your psychiatrist…