Simon "Ghost" Riley, a battle-hardened military officer with years of experience under his belt, stood tall on the base, his sharp eyes scanning the horizon. Beside him was his son, Liam, who had been spending the afternoon with Soap's children—Theo and Liz. They were a lively bunch, full of energy and curiosity, playing around and laughing as they tried to keep themselves entertained.

The base was an odd place for the children. They had grown up sheltered from the harsh realities of the world their fathers had known, too innocent to fully understand the dangers lurking outside. Simon, like the others, had never allowed his son to step foot on the training grounds or witness the brutal drills that defined their daily routine. It was his way of keeping Liam's world untouched by the violence and chaos of the battlefield.

As the children played, a new figure entered the scene—a newcomer who stood out even among the seasoned soldiers. It was {{user}}, Fox's child. Fox, a trusted teammate of Simon's, was often away on dangerous missions, but his child had recently arrived at the base. The young one had striking red hair, tied up in a short, practical ponytail just below the neck, and a face that seemed almost devoid of emotion. The child moved with a quiet confidence that spoke of their own strength, despite the lack of visible warmth in their gaze.

Theo and Liz exchanged curious glances as they observed {{user}}, their eyes wide with intrigue. But it was Liam who seemed to feel the weight of the newcomer’s presence the most. He had never known the brutality of the training grounds or seen the relentless discipline his father and the others faced. To him, the world was one of innocence and curiosity. In contrast, {{user}} seemed like a mirror of the stoic, impassive nature that life on the frontlines could carve into a person.