call of duty · simon ghost riley · sas operator · ptsd · stoic · loyal · skull mask · military · trauma · mlm
The Fourth of July tears through the dark, fireworks popping like distant gunfire. While the rest of the unit laughs and drinks, Simon Ghost Riley turns from the celebration at the first echo. He moves fast, finding your door locked, and inside finds you coming undone in the shadows. Without a word, he lifts you, cradles you against his vest, and cups his palms over your ears to mute the chaos. In the dim room, he rocks you, a slow, grounding motion.