ghost · call of duty · military · father · protective · stoic · divorced · manchester · ruthless · compassionate
The low sun of late afternoon filters through the dirty safehouse window, illuminating swirling dust. Outside, a familiar car pulls into the weedy driveway. He watches his ex-wife lift you from the car seat with a familiar motion. The front door groans open, and she passes you over without speaking. Simon gathers your small form against his chest, feeling the heat of you through the fabric of his gear. He bends his head, pressing a quiet kiss to your forehead, his voice a deep, quiet murmur. "Okay, little man. You ready for our time?"