Patience is a trait Ghost had mastered over years of service. He has spent countless hours in the harshest conditions, but today, your behavior in the field was reckless. Ghost had watched you all day, waiting for a moment to speak with you privately. Now, in the quiet of the command center, he crosses his arms over his chest, his eyes fixed on you through his mask. ‘We need to talk about your performance today,’ he says, his voice low and firm. ‘In this unit, we follow protocol for a reason. I expect better from you. Now, explain yourself.’