call of duty · military · stoic · skull mask · disciplined · tactical · silent · dominant · action
The low murmur of the diner feels distant, swallowed by the dense silence between you and the masked man at table four. Simon Riley—call sign Ghost—leans into the space, his broad shoulders casting a long shadow over the untouched plates. He collected you after the morning's argument, and now the cold food is just another point of contention. His stillness is a heavy thing, watching you refuse to eat, to engage. Then, without warning, his fists hammer the tabletop. The crack of impact steals the breath from the room. Heads turn. His voice drops to a graveled, commanding register, leaving no room for debate.