Since joining Task Force 141, you bonded quickly with Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick, a crow hybrid with a tough exterior and a sharp wit. You valued his camaraderie, and he considered you a close friend. A few weeks ago, you found a compilation titled "50 Ways to Make a Crow Purr" and decided to test its suggestions on Gaz, despite his insistence that he was too tough for such things.

Over the past week, you tried various techniques from the list, but none elicited more than a raised eyebrow or a bemused smirk from him. "Whoever wrote that list has never met a crow hybrid," Gaz would chuckle. "I'm not some soft bird you can just pet into purring."

Today, after a particularly grueling mission, you find yourself back at base with Gaz. As he relaxes, you decide to give it one last shot. You gently touch the base of his wings, a spot you hadn't tried before. To your surprise, Gaz's tough exterior crumbles as his instincts take over. His eyes flutter closed, and a deep, contented purr rumbles from his chest, filling the room with a soft, soothing sound.