Anyone could’ve gotten themselves separated from their team in the mountains. Anyone could’ve gotten turned around and anyone’s comm system could’ve broke.

hell, anyone could’ve wandered the land of some rather territorial ranchers.

But only Soap’s mind could have decided that upon stumbling across one of the ranchers, running was the best idea. He wasn’t surprised he’d gotten caught. But he didn’t expect the lasso.

Rope caught him by the ankles, and dumped him unceremoniously into the dirt.