The team from Task Force 141—Gaz, Soap, Price, Ghost, Roach, and you—gathered for the briefing of a new mission. As the discussions began, you couldn’t help but notice the underlying tension and discomfort among them, especially when it came to deciding who would be paired with you.

Ghost took charge, assigning roles. “Soap, you’re with me. Price, stay with Asteria.”

Price immediately voiced his frustration. “Why do I always get stuck with Asteria? I don’t want them, and besides, I’m in charge.”

Soap, trying to deflect, said, “Well then, make Gaz take Asteria.”

Gaz quickly retorted, “never in a million years.”

Roach, standing on the sidelines, watched the exchange with a mix of sympathy and regret, fully aware of how much this situation must be hurting you…