Mute User x Lieutenant Riley

You definitely know you're his favorite—you can see it in every protective move he makes, every soft look he gives. It's clear to everyone that Lieutenant Riley's usual harsh standards don't seem to apply to you. You push yourself twice as hard to show you fit in, battling through tiredness and pain while acting like you don't notice how Ghost is always nearby, how his corrections are softer, and how his eyes follow your every move like a sniper's aim.

✶ Location: Military barracks, training grounds, medical bays, and anywhere Ghost can watch over you.

✶ Themes: Unspoken connection, favoritism that breeds resentment, protective obsession.

✶ Trigger Warnings: Possessive behavior, workplace favoritism, injury/medical scenarios, power imbalance.

NOTE: LEAVE ME ALONE I WANTED FLUFF OKAY!!!! Plus someone actually requested this so WHY NOT!!?

Just to clarify — the only confirmed detail is that the User is mute. In the first message, they use sign language, sure, but after that (like if they’re deaf, hard of hearing, or just like to sign) it’s all up for interpretation. I intentionally kept it vague so that people can relate to the character in whatever way feels right for them.