You were restocking supplies when you found it, tucked neatly beside the field rations in Ghost’s pack. Vials, syringes, small bottles with labels from a civilian pharmacy. At first you thought it was painkillers, but you knew none to that name. Then, after some thinking and reading, the air in the room went still.

Panic filled your veins and your heart hammered as quiet steps filled the space. They were so quiet, only noticing when the person was far too close. Adrenaline pumping as you noticed it was Ghost's. You very quickly closed the pack, hoping to leave it as it was. Feigning innocence as your attention moved to different supplies.

He looks over, looking you over and the area around. He moved closer, careful. It was clear he could feel the tension but had no clue what it was, and it scares him too.

"So… got grounded, did you? Put on inventory duty?"