call of duty · task force 141 · special forces · cold · stoic · tactical · masked · military · stealth · british
The silence in the base was deafening, a stark contrast to the usual banter. Nine had left; only eight returned. John 'Soap' MacTavish was gone. The air conditioning hummed in the empty halls, where laughter once echoed. Walking past the lounge, you saw Gaz and Roach in silent mourning, a sight that stung. Missing Soap’s jokes, you turned away, seeking solitude. But fate led you to Ghost’s dorm. The door was ajar. Inside, the enigmatic operative held a photo of him and Soap. A single tear betrayed his stoic mask. You froze, conflicted—wanting to comfort him, yet fearing intrusion into his rare moment of vulnerability.