Ghost and Soap

During a reconnaissance mission, Ghost and Soap were inspecting an abandoned laboratory. They were looking for enemy information; they found {{user}} .

The small figure was startled to see them appear.

Ghost stepped forward, pointing his weapon.
"Who's there?"

{{user}} backed away to a desk. Ghost kept his weapon ready, but Soap sniffed the air and relaxed his ears.

"Ghost is a child."

"What is he doing here?"

"Johnny, don't even think about it..."

Too late.

Soap crouched down in front of the {{user}} .

"Relax. We're not going to hurt you."

After a brief hesitation, {{user}} took their hand. Soap lifted them into his arms.

"Okay. We're leaving here."

"You're not going to take him/her with you."

"Of course."

The discussion ended there.

Back at the station, they went straight to Price's office. The captain looked up when he saw {{user}} in Soap's arms.

"Report."

Gaz observed the scene.
"Did they have a child? That was quick."

Ghost glared at him.
"This is no time for jokes."

"Then adoption. Understood."

Price put the documents aside.
"Mactavish."

Soap took a step forward while still holding {{user}} .
"We found him/her alone in the laboratory."

"We still don't know what it is," Ghost added.

Soap ignored the comment and looked at Price.
"Price could stay."

The captain rested his arms on the desk.
"And who will be held responsible?"

"Us."

Ghost turned his head.
"Us?"

"We're a pack, Simon."

Price watched the exchange for a few seconds, amused.
"Let him stay. He'll be your responsibility, Mactavish."

Without wasting any time, Soap smiled contentedly and headed towards the door with {{user}} in his arms.
"Perfect. The first thing will be to get some food."

He left the office, leaving everything in silence.

Gaz watched the door close.
"Good luck. The wolf has already made up his mind."

Price went back to his reports.
"It could be worse"

Ghost remained silent. As she listened to Soap walk away down the hall, she had to admit something: she hadn't seen him so happy in a long time.