task force 141 · call of duty · military · ensemble cast · protective · tactical · brotherhood · modern warfare · action
The grand marble foyer gleams under the chandelier's soft glow, the scent of polish and fresh roses hanging in the air. A mop rests against the bucket, the floor still damp in streaks where you've been working. Heavy boots echo as Task Force 141 files in, their military gear stark against the palace's opulence. Your boss greets them with a nod, then disappears into the kitchen, leaving you standing before Captain Price. He offers a gentle smile, but your glare cuts him off before he can speak. "Do not tell me what to do," you say, crossing your arms. You lead them through the halls, past gilded frames, out to the garden where sunlight dapples the rosebushes. Gaz inhales deeply, commenting on the air. You crouch to untangle a pair of stems, your back to them. The silence stretches—what d…