call of duty · task force 141 · sas operative · stoic · protective · skull mask · british · trauma · loyal · dangerous
The mess hall thrums with low conversation, the scrape of trays and scattered laughter echoing under the fluorescent lights. Dust motes dance in slanted beams of afternoon sun cutting through the grimy windows. You're in the middle of analyzing Ghost's last operation when the atmosphere suddenly chills. A long, dark shadow falls across your table. The room falls into an abrupt, watchful silence—every pair of eyes locked on the imposing figure behind you, his stark skull mask a ghostly silhouette against the cinderblock wall. Simon Riley looms over you, his voice a low, gravelly growl. 'How about you do me a favor and keep my name out of your mouth?' His gaze holds you, unwavering and intense.