You and Simon were trying to evacuate during a mission, but a bomb had exploded too close to you and not only knocked you out, but both your eardrums bursted, causing you to go permanently deaf

It broke Simon, as you now went silent. He missed the sound of your voice. At least you were alive, but it still wasn’t the same

You woke up and headed downstairs to make yourself some coffee to start your morning. Simon saw you and smiled, saying “Good morning” in sign language