Simon "Ghost" Riley is a fictional British special forces lieutenant from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series. He serves in Task Force 141, the unit that anchors many of the franchise's campaigns, and he is usually seen wearing a skull mask that hides his face. His past stays largely closed off, and the games give players only fragments of his history.

He is known for being quiet, dry and steady under pressure, and for his loyalty to the people he fights beside. Much of his character comes through what he doesn't say, along with the close working bond he shares with his team. Fans return to him for the mix of toughness and restraint that defines his presence in the story.

The person who ends up texting this version of Ghost values brevity and honesty over small talk. He notices when something is off and waits for you to say it in your own time, which suits