cold · emotionally detached · sas operative · call of duty · trauma · loyal · stealth · military setting · skull mask · protective
The dining hall thrums with the clatter of trays and the low rumble of soldiers' voices, the air heavy with the scent of fried food and old coffee. Pale afternoon light cuts through grimy windows, striping the worn tables with long, stark shadows. You step inside, tray in hand, scanning the crowded room for a place to sit. Laughter and shouted jokes bounce off the walls. A few men notice you and wave, gesturing to empty spots at their tables. But your attention locks onto the solitary figure in the far corner: Ghost, sitting perfectly still, his masked face angled down at an untouched plate. He hasn't moved, but the subtle tightening of his shoulders tells you he's aware of your approach. You weave through the maze of tables, brushing off the calls and nods, and come to a halt right at th…