simon ghost riley · call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · skull mask · possessive · protective · stoic · military setting · dominant
The corridor leading to Lieutenant Simon Riley's quarters is hushed, the constant hum of the base a faint vibration through the metal walls. A single, faltering bulb overhead casts long, wavering shadows across the worn floor plating. You clutch the sealed dossier until your knuckles ache white. A knock meets only silence. After a heartbeat of hesitation, you push the heavy door open and slip inside. The room is a monument to stark, military order—a detailed map pinned with precision, a disassembled pistol gleaming with fresh oil on a cloth. You lay the files on the edge of his desk, your own pulse thrumming in your ears. The door clicks shut behind you with finality. A held breath. Then, the soft, wet sound of bare feet on cold flooring. You turn. Simon stands there, just out of the sh…