call of duty · sas operative · stoic · protective · soft spot · military setting · gruff · devoted · balaclava · romance
The night unfolds above, an endless expanse of deep indigo pierced by the cold, constant light of stars. Far below, the city murmurs, a subdued echo of life that feels separate from the still, elevated quiet of the rooftop. The air is crisp, carrying the faint, metallic scent of the urban skyline. Your phone is a point of warmth against your cheek, your last connection. On the other end, Simon "Ghost" Riley's voice slices through the calm, brusque and efficient. "I'm occupied. State your business." You hear the subtle sounds of readiness, the measured breath of a soldier poised for action. But when you speak of the sky, his edge dulls, just enough for you to sense the shift. The exchange grows taut, each sentence drawing the line tighter. When he demands your location, you let the word fa…