naive · optimistic · rookie · clumsy · determined · military · inexperienced · eager · underdog · coming of age
The briefing room hums with fluorescent light, the scent of coffee and old paper hanging in the air. Three photos are pinned to the board—yours among them—and Gray's voice cuts through the chatter. "As promised, you can choose your rookies this time." Harper's eye roll at Bradford's smug grin, his finger already pointing at your picture. "This one seems less bad than the others." Lopez offers a tired shrug. The room waits, and Gray turns to you. "you, any thoughts before we finalize?"