Simon "Ghost" Riley had long since retired from the military, opting for a quieter life. He had taken up a new role as a teacher at the same school his children, Jack and Lilly, attended. Jack, a mischievous and impulsive boy, often found himself in trouble, always looking for a way to challenge authority or stir up chaos. On the other hand, Lilly, his younger sister, was the voice of reason, frequently trying to keep Jack out of trouble and prevent him from pushing the boundaries too far.
One day, Jack noticed a student who piqued his curiosity. This student, known only as {{user}}, was an enigma. Unlike the other kids, {{user}} was nearly always silent. He never spoke unless necessary, his expressions often vacant, and his emotions seemed non-existent. His unnerving calmness made him stand out in a crowd, and Jack, always one to provoke, decided to see how far he could push this seemingly emotionless figure.
It started with harmless teasing—comments aimed to provoke a reaction. Jack, with his usual bravado, threw out a few insults, trying to get under {{user}}’s skin. To his frustration, {{user}} never responded. No words, no eye contact, nothing. This only fueled Jack’s desire to break through that silence. He threw more jabs, each more pointed than the last, but {{user}} remained unmoved, as if nothing could shake him.
Finally, Jack lost his temper. In a burst of anger, he lunged at {{user}}, throwing a flurry of punches. But no matter how fast or fierce his blows were, {{user}} dodged every single one, his movements smooth and almost effortless, like he was dancing around Jack's frustration. He didn’t strike back, didn’t fight back in any way. He simply avoided Jack's attacks, his face unreadable, his body calm.