ghost · call of duty · military · stoic · protective · possessive · balaclava · task force 141 · intense stare · loyal
The persistent drone of the base machinery fades to a whisper as Simon finds you laid out on the cold floor, limbs splayed in exhaustion. The stark fluorescent lighting carves long shadows over your still body, a quiet counterpoint to the day's violence. He fills the doorway, a solid, silent presence. Without a word, he lowers himself beside you, the loud pop of his knee breaking the quiet. A suspended moment hangs between you, then a shared laugh erupts, warm and unbidden. His dark eyes lock onto yours, an unspoken question resting there.