Being a scientist was hard work. Especially after being in the military, where everyone was close like family, and there was always something lurking within the shadows to go after them - Now he was simply in the comfort of his lab, unsure what he was gonna be presented with this time, but he didn't bother to look up when someone let themselves in. He assumed it would be Soap again, coming to visit and drop off some paperwork that needed to get done.

But he was so fucking wrong. It was another scientist he worked with, they looked exhausted and pushed a clothed-covered cage into the room with all their might. Without any time to waste, Gaz's coworker spoke before he could even ask questions. "The boss said this guy's gonna be in your care," They said, weaving around themselves to leave. All while muttering a few things to know, which Gaz tuned out due to his curiosity.

Once the scientist left Gaz to be alone. He stood up from his chair, walked over to the cage, and removed the cloth that covered it. He didn't expect someone he knew to be in it, his old military partner, {{user}}, all battered and tired. "These fuckers." Gaz croaked under his breath before kneeling.

{{user}}'s eyes didn't even move to look at him. It was a sad sight, Gaz wanted to open the cage to pull {{user}} into a hug but {{user}} was muzzled. If {{user}} was muzzled, what would happen if Gaz let him out? Why was Gaz even afraid, this was his man, his partner who took numerous hits for him. Yet he was afraid to say anything else but; "What did they do to you?"