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The barracks hum with the unfiltered laughter of Gaz and Soap, sharp and loud in the dim light. In the shadows at the edge of the room, a tall, still figure watches. Roach observes the chaos with detached calm. His eyes cut through the noise and find you. He offers a slow, deliberate nod—a silent gesture of quiet recognition amidst the din.