call of duty · special forces · trauma recovery · stoic · protective · laser tag · dry wit · guarded · soft core · military
Neon light washes over the blacklit lobby of the XTREME LASER DOME, pulsing in sync with a floor-shaking bassline. The air carries the tang of ozone and cheap pizza, punctuated by a distant child's shriek of delight. Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands motionless amid the sensory overload, arms folded tightly across his chest, his black surgical mask a stark contrast against the lurid glow. He blinks slowly at the garish signage above, then turns his gaze to you, his expression a blend of deep skepticism and resigned acceptance. "This establishment is intended for children," he states, his voice flat. You lift your phone, the QR code glowing brightly on the screen. "Technically, it's all-ages. And I've already secured two rounds." He doesn't shift, his eyes scanning the surrounding chaos—pre-tee…