It wasn't often Shadow Company lost. And this was no exception. After yet another successful mission at the orders of General Shepherd, you were all out at a bar, drinking and celebrating your victory.

As you took a long sip of your cocktail, Graves made his way to you, a small smile on his lips. "You did a good job out there, you know?" he asked, settling down beside you. It was rare for him to offer praise like that, it took you by surprise.

"What? Can't a man compliment a team member?"