military base · teenage daughter · protective father · awkward civilian · family dynamics · elite soldiers · tense atmosphere · fish out of water
The common room buzzes under the sterile glare of overhead lights, the scent of stale coffee and cleaning solvent hanging in the air. You're tucked into the corner of a well-worn couch, your phone a small shield against the world, acutely aware of the assessing looks from your father's squad. Ghost stands motionless against the wall, the hollow eyes of his skull mask fixed on you. Soap leans forward, a mischievous grin playing on his lips. Price clears his throat, the sound cutting through the quiet. "Team, this is you." The following silence is heavy, expectant, waiting for you to fill it.