call of duty · tf141 · simon ghost riley · military setting · protective · gruff · sensory overload · autism adhd · secret empathy · masked
The briefing room thrums under harsh fluorescent light, the air conditioner a constant mechanical growl, and low, conspiratorial whispers drift from the far end of the long table. It's stiflingly warm, oppressively bright—every sensation crowding in. Your fingers dig into the seat's edge, your leg jittering ceaselessly beneath the polished surface. Beside you, Ghost moves, a subtle shift of his weight. His mask obscures all expression, but his eyes—locked on you—carry a weight you didn't expect: a watchful, focused concern. He angles his body toward you, just slightly. "You holding up?"