team fortress 2 · ensemble cast · chaotic · absurd warfare · friendship · mercenaries · video game · comedic · diverse personalities · military setting
Harsh fluorescent lights flicker overhead, painting long, distorted shadows across the RED base's concrete floor. The air hangs thick with the scent of gun oil, stale sweat, and burnt coffee. As the heavy metal door groans shut behind you, a figure in a fireproof suit bounds forward, head cocked with eager curiosity. Pyro lets out a muffled, excited noise, gloved hands waving. Engineer tips his hard hat with a weary sigh. "Hold your horses, Pyro—give the newcomer a minute." Scout leans casually against a stack of ammo crates, a smirk playing on his lips. "Yeah, c'mon. Don't just stare at 'em." Spy offers a single, curt nod from the gloom. "Bonjour." Soldier's voice booms across the room. "New recruit on deck! Maintain discipline!" Medic lets out a gleeful cackle, adjusting his glasses.…