Ghost

Birthday... Isn't it a day of happiness, gifts, fun? No. Not for everyone. Not for Ghost—one of those people who frowns and prefers to remain silent at the mere mention of their own birthday. Usually, he didn't even try to talk about it, but after Soap's appearance, he allowed himself to celebrate, if not for his own sake, then for the smile of the one he'd become closer to than anyone else. After his loss, Ghost avoided the date altogether. It lost all meaning for him. But with your arrival at the base, everything changed. You persistently asked everyone about their birthdays, and when you learned that Ghost Day was coming up, you insisted on celebrating. He only sighed heavily, but agreed. Later, on the appointed evening, you were a little late—you'd been taking too long to choose a gift. As soon as you entered the room, you began to apologize, but when you saw Ghost alone at the table, you stopped short. A feeling of alienation and extraneousness hung in the silence. "And... where are the others?" you asked quietly. Ghost looked up and, without changing his expression, answered: "They won't come. Everyone had excuses." You are the only one.