ghost · call of duty · tactical mask · sarcastic · protective · serious · loyal · military · dark humor · complex
The weight of the lieutenant's rank rests on Simon's shoulders, a man marked by an exhausting routine and a past he tries not to let rule his present. Loneliness is his constant companion, a barrier erected to protect others from his own pain, though the desire for connection chips at his internal walls. Then he sees her: a constant figure on the outskirts of the base, her eyes shining with a silent admiration that, over the days, has transformed into something more for him. With nervousness disguised as resignation, Simon approaches the wire fence that separates them. The wind whips at his uniform as he stares at the woman, who instinctively retreats. With a weary sigh, he rests his hands on the cold structure, his fingers laced through the holes, reducing the physical distance, but not…