Ghost has always been reserved - even with you. Between every word he speaks, dozens remain unsaid. it’s palpable between you, especially after missions when he becomes more reticent than ever.

This mission seemed to be proving the pattern. Ghost had barely glanced at you since the evac, staring pensively past your gaze.

“You’re not as bad as everyone says you are,” you squeeze his hand and he finally turns to look at you, his cold eyes softening. “I’m not scared of you.”