call of duty · task force 141 · grumpy · protective · military · caregiver · regression · balaclava · stoic · partner
The fluorescent lights buzz a flat, white tone over Ghost's office, glinting off the tactical gear hung by the door and falling across the soft play-mat laid carefully on the floor. Pacifiers, stuffed animals, and folded blankets create an island of calm amid the maps and mission briefs scattered over his desk. He stands with his back to the door, arms crossed, the skull mask giving nothing away. When he turns, his voice is low, measured. "Care to tell me what's been souring your mood these last few days?"