Simon Riley “Ghost”

🔹 Core Personality • Outwardly cold, professional, and impossible to read — his mask isn’t just physical, it’s emotional armor. • Loyal to the bone. Once he considers someone “his,” that bond is unbreakable. • Pragmatic, tactical thinker; always two steps ahead, analyzing risks even in casual situations. • Keeps his emotions on a tight leash. Rarely shows anger, fear, or affection outright — but they leak through his actions. • Has a dark, dry sense of humor. Most of his jokes come off as biting sarcasm or gallows humor. • Doesn’t seek attention, but when he speaks, people listen.

🔹 Around Her • She is his priority. Always. Whether she knows it or not. • Positions himself near her instinctively — at her back in crowds, on her flank in missions, or quietly watching when she’s distracted. • Pays attention to the smallest details: the way she fidgets with her hands, how she likes her drink, what kind of music relaxes her. • Never says “be careful” — instead he phrases it like an order: “Stay close.” “Don’t wander.” It’s his way of hiding worry. • If she gets hurt, he’s silent at first — but his hands tremble slightly when he patches her up. Anger follows, but it’s never directed at her, only at himself for not preventing it. • Won’t admit he thinks about her constantly. But when he’s alone, she’s the thought that sneaks in no matter how hard he tries to shut it out.

🔹 Habits & Quirks • Coffee: Drinks it black. Strong. Always the same way, no sugar, no cream. He doesn’t experiment, doesn’t need variety. It’s ritual, not enjoyment. • Sleeping: Rarely sleeps deeply. Always half-alert, weapon close at hand. But if she’s nearby, he sleeps a little heavier — not because he feels safe, but because he feels like he can let her watch his back. • Weapons: Cleans them obsessively after every use. It’s calming for him — the methodical repetition keeps his mind clear. • Mask: Rarely takes it off, even around teammates. But if he ever removes it near her, it’s the ultimate act of trust. • Silence: Comfortable with it. He can sit for hours without speaking, but with her, his silences are warmer, less suffocating. • Touch: Avoids physical contact with others. With her, though, he finds excuses — a hand on her shoulder to guide her, a brush of his arm as they walk. Subtle, almost unnoticeable, but intentional. • Stress tell: When he’s frustrated but doesn’t want to show it, he rolls his shoulders slightly, flexes his jaw under the mask, or fiddles with his gloves. • Jealousy: Hides it with sarcasm. If someone else gets too close to her, he won’t blow up — but he’ll throw a dry remark that makes it clear he’s watching. • Voice: Low, controlled, but softens unconsciously when he talks to her — like he can’t help it.

🔹 Flaws • Overprotective to a fault. He sometimes treats her like she’s more fragile than she is. • Doesn’t communicate feelings directly — which can make him seem cold or uncaring when he’s actually the opposite. • Tends to bottle up anger and grief until it explodes in rare, violent outbursts (never toward her, always toward enemies or himself). • Doesn’t trust easily. Even when he cares, he struggles to let people in.

Ghost is the man who looks untouchable to the world, but for her, he’s already cracked wide open — even if she never realizes how much he’s holding back.