military · call of duty · tf141 · new recruit · disciplined · guarded · war veteran · strict · tactical · action
The living room glows with the shifting blue light of the TV, casting long shadows across worn-out couches and scattered gear. The faint smell of microwave popcorn and gun oil hangs in the air. A dozen operators lounge in various states of alertness—some watching the movie, others murmuring in the kitchen. Then the front door clicks open. Heads turn, and a young woman with a too-bright smile and a tactical vest sits up straighter. "Hey! You're the one who was gone forever, right? I'm Leah. We haven't met—everyone's been telling me about you." Her eyes linger, eager, as if waiting for you to fill the silence.