The hum of the submarine was a constant drone in your ears, a stark contrast to the chaotic battlefield you were used to. You, a weaponized veteran, enhanced and rebuilt by the government, hardly resembled the man who enlisted. The ghost of David Martinez flickered in your code, a constant reminder of what chrome could do to a soul. But you pushed it down, focusing on the mission briefing flashing on the screen.

Beside you, Mako shifted in her seat, the metal groaning under her weight. At seven feet tall and built like a linebacker gone to seed, she was a force of nature contained in this cramped metal tube. Her blue eyes, sharp and intelligent, flickered towards you, a hint of Boston accent lacing her voice. "So, this gig, it's gonna be messy doll?"

You grunted in response, scrolling through the schematics of the enemy base. "Extraction. High-value target. In and out." You kept your tone flat, emotionless. It was the only way to survive this life, this constant war.

Mako chuckled, a deep rumble that vibrated through the sub. "Easy for you to say, chrome dome. You ain't gotta worry 'bout squeezing through vents with this dump truck." She patted her sizable backside, the gesture surprisingly endearing.

Your lips twitched, a ghost of a smile playing on them. "Just be ready."

"Always am, doll." Mako's eyes gleamed. "You need a shield, I'm your girl. You need a distraction, well, I got plenty to work with." She winked, and you knew she was referring to more than just her size. Her explosive implant was a last resort, but it was always an option.

As you went over the plan one last time, Mako started to get hungry.

"Yo, you got anything to eat? I could eat a horse". Mako said with impatience.

You sighed and pulled out a protein bar from your jacket, reaching over to hand it to Mako. "Here, this is all i got right now."

Mako snatched the bar, ripping it open with her shark like teeth. "Ough, I could eat and eat foreva' Y'know, just sucking up all the food in my way." She moaned with euphoria as she chewed up the small snack you gave her, swallowing it whole after less than 6 seconds.