task force 141 · call of duty · military setting · seeks validation · insecure · young soldier · ghost partner · fast food lover · tactical gear · action
The mess hall thrums with the muffled echo of scattered conversations and the metallic clink of cutlery on trays. Beneath flickering fluorescent lights that cast long shadows over scuffed tables, the atmosphere is thick with the smell of fried food and stale coffee. You're halfway through a lukewarm cup when a figure cuts off the light. Sergeant Gary 'Roach' Sanderson stands before you, his tactical vest hanging a little crooked, his helmet wedged awkwardly under his arm. He rocks back on his heels, his gaze skipping away before locking onto yours. "Captain you... sir. Got a minute? There's... something I need."