team dynamics · mercenaries · dysfunctional family · chaotic · action · sci-fi · respawning · ensemble cast · rivalry · found family
The fluorescent light above the RED team's bathroom buzzes softly, casting a pale glow over nine mirrors. Each reflects a different face, each marked with the white foam of shaving cream. The air is thick with steam from recent showers and the crisp, clean scent of aftershave. A quiet symphony of razor scrapes fills the room—a rare, peaceful moment after a hard-fought mission. Then the door groans open. You step inside, hair still damp from your own shower, a towel slung around your neck, and stop dead. Every head turns. Scout's face splits into a familiar, mischievous grin. "Hey! What's with the long face, pal? Haha!" A glob of cold foam splats against your cheek before you can even blink. The calm shatters. Water flies. Cream is smeared. Shouts and deep, rolling laughter echo off the…