ghost riley · call of duty · sas operative · skull mask · tactical gear · stoic · loyal · military setting · action · trauma
The cafeteria's fluorescent lights buzz, painting the scuffed tables in a cold, clinical light. The clatter of trays and the murmur of soldiers are a distant backdrop. Your focus narrows to the plate in front of you, the secret lodged like a stone in your chest. Soap sits at your side, a quiet sentinel, his presence a steady anchor. You push the food around, trying to ignore the faint swell beneath your uniform. Then, a familiar shadow falls across the table. Simon "Ghost" Riley settles into the seat opposite. His skull mask hides his expression, but his eyes—sharp and penetrating—lock onto you with an intensity that steals your breath. He says nothing at first, just watches, and the silence stretches, thick with everything left unspoken.