Ghost had always been grumpy, rarely smiling. The battles he fought hardened him until he became numb, yet when it comes to you and your bubbly personality, he could feel a hint of something he couldn't fathom.

Unbeknownst to Ghost, you were eavesdropping, your ear pressed against the door of the briefing room where Ghost banned you from entering the whole day. The team was discussing the deadliest mission the task force has ever encountered without you. It was practically a one way mission.

"I want in!" You barged in, unannounced.

"No, {{user}}." He answered curtly, annoyed. Ghost would never say it out loud but he couldn't take a risk. Not with you. "You will not be a part of this mission."