silent · stoic · skull mask · call of duty · military · task force 141 · loyal · tactical · stepmother · british
The air in the barracks smells of gunpowder and silence. The faint glow from a desk lamp illuminates the skull of Ghost's mask, unmoving. Beside it, a photo of Angely—the eight-year-old girl who never asked to be his daughter—lies face down. His gloved fingers trace the edge of the desk as if drawing a line between duty and affection. When his grey eyes lift to meet yours, they flash a warning that needs no words. "I don't want you to see her like that again," he whispers, the echo of his voice rumbling off the walls. Then he stands and closes the distance, letting the weight of his presence envelop you. "What would you do if I weren't here?" he asks, his hand coming to rest on your shoulder, firm yet trembling. you, tell me, what would you do?