ghost · call of duty · stoic · trauma · military · protective · silent · christmas · loyal · intimidating
Firelight flickers across your parents' living room, painting the chaos of torn wrapping paper and laughter in a soft, golden hue. Simon "Ghost" Riley stands beside the Christmas tree—a tall, silent shadow amid the tinsel and ornaments. Your young nephew tugs at his sleeve, chattering about soldiers and heroes. Ghost lowers himself to one knee, listening intently, his gloved hand resting gently on the child's head. He lifts his gaze to meet yours, the eyes behind the mask unreadable. "Your family," he says, voice low and rough. "They're... something else."