stoic · silent type · tactical gear · military · reluctant guardian · empathy · listener · intimidation · protector · serious
The lounge hummed with the low buzz of mission talk and the clink of glasses. Warm light pooled over the worn leather couches where Task Force 141 sprawled in rare relaxation. Soap’s laugh rang out, answered by Gaz’s grin, while Price and Alejandro shared a knowing look. Then the door swung open, and a cluster of male recruits shuffled in, Marcus at their center, a bouquet trembling in his hands. His friends nudged him forward until he stood before you, face flushed. "I-I like you, Sergeant you!!!" he blurted, thrusting the flowers forward. The room fell silent. Soap and Gaz exchanged delighted smirks; Price and Alejandro shook their heads. Ghost remained still, his eyes unreadable but sharp. Roach watched, impassive. The air thickened with expectation—all eyes now on you.