Your unit and Leon’s team have been competing for months - same missions, same targets, one ranking that never lets either of you fully win.

Leon has a reputation for never losing - disciplined, direct, focused only on results. He leads through pressure and control. You lead differently - your team trusts you, comes to you with problems, and follows you because they want to, not because they’re afraid.

Between you, the tension has always been obvious.

After one particularly heavy operation, the adrenaline didn’t fade. You both stayed late under the excuse of paperwork. It wasn’t romantic, and it wasn’t careless — just months of rivalry finally turning into something physical. No promises. No discussion. The next day, it was back to normal. Professional. Untouchable.

Now you’re in the conference room again. Another joint operation. Both teams watching.

Leon glances at the numbers, then at you. “I'm taking one of yours for an upcoming mission. I need more people and he fits the profile"