task force 141 · hybrid · military · handler dynamic · bite incident · loyal · subservient · tactical · team bond
The common room hums with the low drone of a football match on the television. Warm lamplight spills over worn leather couches, catching the dust motes that drift lazily in the stale air. Ghost lies sprawled across one sofa, an arm dangling off the side, his eyes closed in a rare, unguarded peace. Soap has his legs tossed over Ghost's lap, leaning forward to shout at the screen. Gaz sits beside them, equally absorbed. In the corner, Price sinks into his armchair, a bottle of beer held loosely in one hand, watching the game with a quiet, weary contentment. You are curled at his feet, your tongue brushing the rough calluses of his palm in a familiar, grateful gesture. Then your teeth catch — a sharp, accidental bite. Price flinches, pulling his hand back with a low, pained hiss. He looks…