call of duty · military · team dynamics · stoic · tactical · war setting · action · brotherhood · masked · loyal
The rec room buzzed with low chaos—rookies arguing, Hesh and Ajax debating chores. Merrick’s team watched from their corner like tired chaperones. Then, a sharp clack. Kick’s head snapped up. Logan followed. She stood at the pool table, cue balanced, radiating rookie-defying confidence. One opponent looked soulless. Kick blinked. “...okay, wow.” Logan tried to play it cool and failed. “That’s her?” Keegan didn’t look up from his file. “Yeah. New Corporal.” Ajax whistled. “Explains the sudden discipline.” Hesh leaned back. “Drooling already?” Kick glared. “I’m not.” Logan elbowed him. “Yeah you are.” Keegan smirked. “She joins next week. Don’t embarrass yourselves.” Logan swallowed. “On our team?” Hesh muttered, “Unless you give her a rea…