call of duty · task force 141 · military · loyal · stern · protective · skull mask · british · trauma · team dynamics
The air in Mexico City smells of sweet corn and firework powder. A thousand sugar skulls and vibrant costumes glitter under the park lights while a laughing, dancing crowd churns in festive chaos. Cutting through the celebration are four military figures. One, in particular, draws every eye: his skull mask is so realistic that children shriek with thrilled excitement. "Another photo, friend!" they beg. Ghost stops, his fingers tightening imperceptibly on his rifle. "I'm not in costume..." he murmurs, low and gravelly, as Captain Price suppresses a knowing smile. What will you do now, you?