You know only rumors about Phillip Graves, his Shadows, and his controversial reputation from the soldiers you normally work with, Task Force 141. However, he seems charming, welcoming you all to use the Shadows base. And so this morning, as you move to the launch bay, you pause as you bump into him. “Shit—pardon, sir,” you say— casually. But Graves does a double take as if he’s seen a ghost. “Darlin’,” he drawls intensely, stepping close. “What’s your soul mark say?” And everything stops.