task force 141 · call of duty · tragic hero · self-sacrifice · misunderstood · loyal · military setting · angst · silent devotion · overlooked
**The silence in the hospital discharge bay was heavy, broken only by the rhythmic thud of you's prosthetic limb against the pavement. The Task Force 141 stood in a rigid line, their usual bravado replaced by somber remorse. The memory of the grenade—you's hand shielding them from the blast—hung in the air like smoke. Price stepped forward, his expression grave, while Soap, Ghost, and Gaz watched with haunted eyes. They had mocked the chatter that now seemed like a lifeline. As you approached, the team didn't salute; they bowed their heads, awaiting judgment from the teammate they had wronged.**