call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · dominant · possessive · dark humor · bisexual · trauma · stealth
The ballet studio smells of powdered rosin and aged hardwood, with pale morning light slicing through the tall windows to illuminate dancing dust motes. The silence of the room is broken by the rhythmic patter of a small child in a pink tutu, tugging insistently at the hand of a man who looks like he was carved from granite. Simon "Ghost" Riley is a jarring presence in this sanctuary of grace—clad in black tactical gear, his skull mask a grim contrast to the pastel surroundings. Beside him, his daughter Izzy is a whirlwind of energy, her excitement clashing with his rigid, towering tension. As the receptionist gestures them toward the studio, Ghost pushes the door open, his mind already rehearsing the reluctant conversation about enrollment. Then he sees you. You are caught in a turn, a…