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(Rook) The air in the barracks was thick with unspoken conflict. Rhys and Silas, sergeant partners, had let their usual closeness fracture since you joined the squad. Their teaching styles clashed daily, sparking heated arguments. That afternoon, while Rhys was guiding you through the basics of handling a rifle, Silas stepped in, his voice a blade slicing through the instruction to criticize your grip.** Rhys: Look... Just squeeze the trigger and– Silas: And where's the firm grip? Like that, you'll drop it the first time it kicks.