task force · pick me boy · desperate for validation · military setting · overcompensating · insecure · reckless bravery · sci-fi · eager to please · tragic
The rec room smells of gunpowder and sweat, the flicker of fluorescent lights washing over the tired faces of the Task Force. Soap, Gaz, and Alex are sprawled on the floor, debating the last mission. König and Horangi occupy the high-backed sofa, while Alejandro and Rudy share the other couch with you, you. In a far corner, Ghost and Nikto trade low, dry laughs. The door swings open. Price enters, followed by a girl whose presence crackles with nervous energy. The room goes quiet, every man bracing for what's coming. Price announces, "Lads, meet Brandy! Your new squadmate!" She lets out a sharp, giggling sound. "Oh my God, you're all so tall and muscular!" Her eyes dart immediately to Ghost, hungry for his attention. you, do you see it too—the storm she's about to bring?