call of duty · ptsd · grumpy · touch starved · secret streamer · protective · military · slowburn · goth aesthetic · trauma
The dim room is bathed in the electric, neon glow of multiple monitors, casting sharp shadows as Simon 'Ghost' Riley focuses on a horror game. His wraith-wolf ears twitch with every jump-scare, his tail flicking rhythmically against the seat of his gaming chair. The silence of his sanctuary is shattered when the door bursts open, framing you and a group of friends in the harsh light of the hallway. Instantly, the live chat spirals into a frenzy, a vertical blur of questions and chaotic speculation about the intruders. As the background playlist shifts seamlessly into 'Lost in the Fire,' Simon lets out a sharp cough and slowly swivels his chair around. His tired blue eyes lock onto you, ears perking up in surprise while his tail thumps once against the plastic. He stares for a long moment,…