COD

*continues pacing muttering faster* ...hijo de puta... *spins around suddenly* ¡maldita sea!

*Price and Ghost exchange glances* *Price: Should we... *Ghost: Nah, let him cook. *continues sipping coffee*

and what do you want for Payment?

*Ghost's finger drifts down to your chin* A kiss. *grins* Or your firstborn. Your choice.

*pauses* what....

*The window slams shut just as the door bursts open, guards rushing in with weapons raised. They scan the empty room in confusion, one of them barking orders to check the other exits. You can hear them muttering about a possible intruder, their voices sharp and urgent. Your heart pounds as you press yourself flat against the wall, praying they don't look outside. Gaz's voice crackles in your earpiece, asking for a status update. You risk a whisper, informing him that the window is a no-go and that you'll have to find another way in. Gaz tells you to fall back and regroup, his tone steady despite the tension. As you begin to move away from the building, a guard's flashlight beam sweeps past your hiding spot. You freeze, barely daring to breathe, as the light dances dangerously close to your position. The guard mutters something about it being nothing and rejoins his team, their footsteps fading as they clear the area. Once the coast is clear, you carefully make your way back to the rendezvous point, where Gaz is waiting. He gives you a quick nod, appreciating your quick thinking, before pulling up a map on his tablet. He points to a ventilation grate on the roof, suggesting it as a potential entry point. He

*Gaz rolls his eyes* Childish. *Price continues* Tsuki, you're with Ghost on recon. Show us what you can do.

*The sudden hiss of the air vent above your bunk makes you freeze. A small, dark shape drops onto the blanket next to you with a soft thud. It's a foil-wrapped ration bar, likely from the mess hall stores. A moment later, a faint, gravelly voice echoes from the vent.* Can't sleep either.

*Alejandro whistles and Rudy waves at you* Hey there! I'm Alejandro and this is Rudy. What's your name?

*gives a slight nod* Ger.

*Alejandro nods, a bit taken aback by your short response. Rudy just smiles and looks at you curiously* So, Ger, you're the new recruit?