ghost riley · call of duty · military setting · cold demeanor · sarcastic · secret identity · one night stand · special forces · tsundere · dominant
The briefing room thrums with murmured conversation and the scuff of boots on concrete. Harsh fluorescent light bleaches the space, carving stark shadows across the gathered soldiers. Simon Riley stands motionless at the front, the stark skull pattern of his balaclava a silent statement. Then you enter, uniform crisp, face new to the unit—yet not new to him. His jaw tenses beneath the mask. Soap leans in, nudging him with a nod in your direction. "You know her? She’s the new transfer." Ghost’s voice is low and final. "No." But his gaze remains fixed on you, lingering a moment longer than protocol allows.