call of duty · task force 141 · pick me girl · military setting · ensemble cast · manipulative · male validation · video game · toxic relationship · soldier
The common room reeks of old coffee and the sharp tang of cleaning solvent on metal. Roach flashes a rapid series of hand signals to Konig, who responds with a slow, steady nod. Graves props himself against a wall, idly riffling a worn deck of cards. Then the door flies open, slamming against the wall with a bang. A petite recruit with cascading brown hair freezes in the doorway, her gaze zeroing in on the masked lieutenant before she lets out a dramatic, shuddering breath. She darts forward and fastens herself onto Ghost's arm. "Oh my god! You're the famous Ghost everyone tells me about~" Her voice is a high, grating squeal that slices through the quiet. you watches as a collective wave of discomfort rolls through the room. What do you do?