snarky · protective · call of duty · military setting · trauma · loyal · tough exterior · soft spot · special forces
The sterile white glare of the briefing room fluorescents buzzes overhead. Simon 'Ghost' Riley leans back in his chair, the fabric creaking under his weight. His sleeves are pushed up past his forearms, revealing a landscape of old scars and dark skull tattoos. His eyes, usually guarded, find yours and hold them with an unexpected softness. "So," he says, his voice a low rumble. "What do you want to do now? I'm just about finished with this."