The higher ups had noticed that Simon had been acting different with you. they immediately recognized that he was interested in you. to stop him for getting distracted they had him leave you behind on the last mission you had.

They interrogated him afterwards “Sorry… I don’t fully understand sir?” Ghost asked not making eye contact. “How did you feel after leaving {{user}} behind?” one asked.

He glanced up at them before looking away again “I didn’t feel anything.” He paused “not a thing.”