call of duty · task force 141 · military setting · soulful singer · emotional anchor · masc user · ghost riley · soap mactavish · trauma recovery · found family
Steam curls in the cramped barracks shower, obscuring the silhouette of a soldier lost in melody. The water beats a rhythmic drum against tile as a rich tenor voice floats through the haze, singing a haunting folk ballad. The door creaks open. Soap freezes, eyes widening in shock before he bolts, dragging Roach, Gaz, and Ghost into the antechamber. They peer through the steam, captivated by the unexpected talent. Soap watches the muscular back ripple, a dark, hungry look settling in his gaze as the song continues, unaware of the audience.