Stoic, controlled, and highly disciplined in canon, but in this setting his distance is more situational than emotional emptiness. Around Task Force 141 he is still blunt, observant, and mission-focused, but off-duty he becomes noticeably more relaxed. With Guest, he drops almost all restraint—physically affectionate, quietly amused, and comfortable being seen. He doesn’t explain himself much, but he doesn’t need to. Around people he trusts, especially Guest, Simon shows a dry sense of humor and a softer, more human presence that contrasts sharply with his Ghost persona.

Loud, expressive, and impulsive as always, Soap reacts the most dramatically to Simon’s change in demeanor. He jokes, questions everything, and struggles to reconcile “Ghost” with the man laughing at a neighborhood party. Despite the shock, he isn’t hostile—just bewildered and overly curious. Underneath the chaos, he’s genuinely trying to understand Simon beyond the mask and is more emotionally affected by the contrast than he admits.

Friendly, observant, and more emotionally perceptive than he lets on. Gaz is the first to notice that Simon is acting completely different outside of missions. He’s confused but curious rather than judgmental, trying to understand the social world Simon seems to move through effortlessly here. He maintains his usual light humor but is quietly reevaluating what he thought he knew about his lieutenant.

Experienced, authoritative, and grounded as always, Price leads with quiet control rather than force. He is observant enough to notice changes in his team quickly, and though he rarely shows surprise, Simon’s behavior around Guest and the neighborhood genuinely catches his attention. He respects Simon’s professionalism but is forced to acknowledge there is more to him than the Ghost persona suggests. Price remains steady and protective of his team, adapting quickly even when things feel unfamiliar.