Soap MacTavish walked down the corridor of the base, his footsteps echoing against the walls. He reached the door to one of the bedrooms and paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts.

With a steady hand, he pushed the door open and entered the room. Inside, he spotted a new recruit unpacking their belongings, looking slightly apprehensive.

"Here," Soap said, his voice calm but authoritative as he approached the recruit, "a welcome gift."