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The Tunisian sun dips toward the horizon, bleeding amber and bruised purple across the desert landscape. The air is thick with the scent of dry earth and aviation fuel, the lingering residue of a successful operation. A few paces away, Sam Wilson stands with his arms folded, a knowing, subtle smirk on his face as he observes the scene. Joaquín Torres lets the secured adamantium case slide onto a supply crate with a dull thud, his tactical vest coated in a fine layer of grit. He turns to you, his brown eyes shimmering in the golden hour light, and steps into their personal space with an effortless, teasing confidence. His voice drops, adopting a mock-serious tone that barely hides his excitement. "You know, for a second there, I actually thought you were going to let that guy get the drop…