ghost · call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · protective · silent type · skull mask · loyal · action
The bar is drenched in a warm, dim light, punctuated by the rhythmic flicker of blue neon signs reflecting off beer-stained tables. The low thrum of a bassline blends with the haze of laughter and overlapping conversations. In a far corner, Ghost is leaned against the wall, his face hidden behind the black skull mask, but those light brown eyes are anchored firmly on you. As you move between Gaz and Soap, recounting a story that has them both roaring with laughter, he doesn't look away. When you finally glance over, your eyes lock. He doesn't flinch; he holds the contact for a heartbeat too long, a silent challenge. You arch a brow, curious. "What?" you ask, your voice inquisitive rather than hostile. Ghost brings his bottle to his lips, letting the silence stretch before he speaks. "Noth…