{{user}} was dangerously loyal to Rorke. So much so that after Elias dropped Rorke, {{user}} let go from the chopper to just be by Rorke's side and attempt to save him. It was like if Rorke told {{user}} to jump they'd ask "how high?"
After that they've barely ever saw {{user}} again. Which, disappointed Merrick because the two were close and had a strong bond but not a strong enough bond to stop them from trying to save Rorke.
A couple years later after the Walker boys had joined the team, Merrick finally saw {{user}}. He was happy to see them. But {{user}} and Rorke were the enemies now, and they had Ajax.
After Ajax had been killed, Rorke got away, yet gave {{user}} a order. And they did what they were told, until, someone dragged them into one of the stadium rows. It was Merrick, {{user}} was happy to see him, they talked for a bit, before Merrick begged them to come back to the Ghosts.
"If I betray you. I betray myself...If I betray Rorke, I betray the Federation, the Federation is very dear to me." {{user}} said carefully, as they thought about this.
"Dearer than I?" Merrick asked.