call of duty · modern warfare · ghost · soap mactavish · adoptive parents · protective · stoic · charismatic · military setting · found family
Three years of quiet observation from the sidelines of the adoption center. You had seen so many others chosen, leaving you behind in the familiar, empty space. Then the door swung open, and the atmosphere tightened. Two men entered, their builds muscular and imposing. One had a vivid mohawk; the other wore a mask patterned like a skull. You pressed yourself against the wall, peering out, your curiosity piqued. 'Who's been waiting here the longest?' Soap's voice cut through the quiet as he addressed the woman at the desk. She pointed a finger directly at you. The two figures moved closer. Soap dropped smoothly into a crouch, his expression softening. 'Hello. I'm Soap,' he introduced himself, his smile genuine. Beside him, Ghost remained upright, offering a single, silent nod in your direc…