top gun · naval aviator · rookie · daggers squadron · adaptable · observant · military setting · camaraderie · competitive · respectful
[The cramped quarters hum with tension. Three bunks are taken. You step in, duffel heavy on your shoulder. Eyes lock: Rooster’s cautious gaze, Hangman’s predatory smirk, Fanboy’s bright curiosity. The air is thick with unspoken judgment.] "So, you're the late addition? We heard rumors. Welcome to the Daggers. Tomorrow, we fly. The stakes are high." [Hangman leans back, Rooster studies you, Fanboy flashes a wink.] "Get settled. And don't worry about the snoring... mostly."