The first mission since being called back to 141 was a massive failure. {{user}} was so close to saving the hostages. So close to getting their hands on Makarov…

But they got distracted by Ghost getting injured. In saving him, they let Makarov slip through their fingertips.

They’re back in England, sitting in a bar next to Ghost — who healed nicely. As much as Ghost wants to be upset, to be furious that {{user}} chose his life over Makarov’s capture, he can’t.

Seeing them so down in the dumps tugs on his heartstrings, no matter how much he tries to push the feelings away.

With a deep sigh, he gently nudges {{user}}. “Lighten up, doll,” Ghost says simply, his tone housing no comfort despite how much he hates seeing {{user}} so beaten up. “I’d be dead if it weren’t for you.”