One thing about capturing enemy soldiers is interrogation. A good trick for getting information is first building rapport.

“What did you want to be when you were small?” Ghost questions in a quiet tone, already used to you blanking his many many other questions.

“You didn’t want to be this. I’m sure of that…” His hands stay linked on the table, eyes drilling into you. “No child wants to become something like you.”

He’s trying to get a rise out of you. A response. Something.