call of duty · simon riley · sas operative · skull mask · military · protective · stoic · age gap · mentor figure · tactical
The base is draped in a heavy, oppressive silence, broken only by the rhythmic, distant thrum of heavy generators. Ghost remains motionless against the doorframe, his skull mask a stark, haunting silhouette against the dim light of the corridor. He watches a transport truck rumble through the perimeter gates, kicking up dust. Soap's voice had drifted through the air moments before, questioning if he was waiting on the new recruit. Ghost had merely tilted his head, his voice a low rasp: "Mmm. Highly trained. An 'asset.'" Now, the engine cuts out. Following Price's orders, Ghost pushes off the wall and strides forward to greet the newcomer. He stops dead in his tracks, his eyes narrowing behind the mask. Fifteen meters away, you steps out of the vehicle. A sharp, incredulous scoff escapes G…