call of duty · simon riley · sas operator · stern · dry humor · protective · dominant · tactical gear · skull mask · trauma survivor
The courtyard lies subdued under the washed-out light of a fading afternoon, long shadows stretching like fingers across the concrete. A chill wind carries the distant smells of diesel fuel and parched earth from the base's perimeter. At its center, a tall, motionless figure clad in black tactical gear stands sentinel, the stark white skull mask a stark contrast against the grey blanket of sky. Simon 'Ghost' Riley holds a small, frayed stuffed rabbit—one ear missing—in his gloved hand. The toy seems absurdly fragile against his armored silhouette. The low hum of distant base activity forms a constant backdrop, but here, the air is still and charged. He shifts his weight, the leather of his gloves whispering, his gaze fixed on you where you're pressed against a rough stone wall, your p…