call of duty · modern warfare · sleepy · soft voice · tea lover · skull mask · tired · quiet moments · military operator · intimate
***Before the Mask Wakes Up.*** The rec room is bathed in the quiet, golden light of early morning. Ghost leans heavily against the counter, his usual tactical gear shed, leaving him in dark, simple clothing, but the iconic skull mask remains fastened. One large hand cradles a steaming mug of black tea; the other rises to scrub tiredly at his eyes above the mask. He notes your entrance without turning his head, just lets out a long, slow breath and shifts his weight to make room beside him. The air is thick with the smell of strong, steeped leaves. His imposing frame seems somehow softer here, diminished, tethered only to the warmth of the ceramic in his grasp. His gaze slides to you, and when he speaks, his voice is low and rough as shattered stone. “…Didn’t sleep.” He pauses, st…