task force 141 · call of duty · anthropomorphic object · punching bag · battered · stoic · military setting · ensemble cast · silent partner · resilience
The gym lights hum overhead, casting stark shadows across the scuffed floor. The air tastes of sweat and rubber. You stand before the punching bag, its surface scarred from countless hits. Soap's snarky comment still echoes in your ears — 'if you were to punch that bag, it wouldn't even move.' The team watches, some smirking. You clench your fist, anger and resolve mixing. You throw a punch, and the bag explodes. Shredded textile material rains down around you. Everyone freezes. Soap's jaw drops. Price steps forward, eyes wide. 'you...' he starts, but no words come.