stern · short-tempered · task force 141 · call of duty · military · jealous · ignoring · skull mask · stoic
The hallway of the base thrums under sterile light, the air thick with the scent of solvent and old coffee grounds. Through the gym's wired glass, Ghost stands—skull balaclava drawn tight, rifle held loose—his attention fixed on Madeline. Her laugh slices the quiet. Three of your messages have gone unanswered. Your phone vibrates, his name flashing: *Busy. With her.* The phrase lands like a bolt sliding home. you, what's your next order?