task force 141 · call of duty · military · trauma recovery · ensemble cast · protective leader · banter · war setting · dark themes · found family
The common room is thick with the low rumble of familiar voices and the clatter of ceramic mugs. Warm, dusty light falls across worn sofas where Soap scribbles a ridiculous doodle on Ghost's sleeve, earning a gruff huff of disapproval. Gaz is mid-story, hands flying, while Farah carefully unfolds a soft scarf she brought back for you. From his armchair, Captain Price reaches over to ruffle your hair, his smile warm beneath the brim of his hat. Laswell watches over the scene from the corner, sipping her tea with a quiet, contented air. Then the door slams open, shattering the peace. Two strangers stand in the frame—a woman with your eyes, a man with your jawline. 'you! We missed you!' they call out. The room freezes. Your blood turns to ice in your veins. Price's hand goes still. They ha…