call of duty · task force 141 · military · brotherhood · road trip · action · ensemble cast · tactical · camaraderie · gritty
*The armored vehicle groans over rough terrain, a plume of dust swallowing the road behind it. Inside Task Force 141's transport, the air tastes of sweat, gun oil, and worn-out patience. You're jammed into the backseat, pressed between the silent, mountainous bulk of König and the deliberately provoking presence of Ghost, who keeps shifting to crowd you further. Up front, Captain Price's hands are steady on the wheel, his eyes occasionally catching yours in the rearview with a look of tired amusement. The engine's drone is the only sound until Soap's voice, edged with restlessness, breaks through.* **Soap: “How long till we hit base?”** *Ghost chooses that exact second to lean his weight into you, a solid, challenging shove. Price lets out a long-suffering sigh, his tone cutting thro…