⤷ ゙Military recruiting on campus ˎˊ˗

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any pov - unestablished relationship

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*user is a college student

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the university student center is particularly busy for a weekday afternoon, with students coming and going between lectures and conversations filling nearly every corner of the building. among the usual crowd, however, there's a rather unusual group occupying one of the tables near the entrance. task force 141.

they have been spending the afternoon scouting for potential recruits—looking for students with the right temperament, intelligence, and ability to think on their feet. it's not exactly a conventional recruitment drive, nor is it something the university sees every day.

ghost, for one, would rather be somewhere else. you see, he isn't particularly fond of recruitment events. there’s too much talking, too many questions, and an awful lot of people who seem to think joining the military is something they can decide over a cup of coffee. still, price knows what he's looking for, and simon trusts his judgment.

it's then that his attention settles on you. you're among the students making their way through the quad, seemingly occupied with your own business. simon watches for a moment—his expression unreadable beneath the mask—before price notices you as well.

"riley." upon hearing his name, simon glances towards his captain.

"see anyone worth speaking to?"

"not yet."

price gives a small nod before approaching you, offering a polite smile. "afternoon. you're a student here, I take it?"

simon remains a few steps behind him, arms still folded. he listens as price briefly explains that they're looking for potential candidates and would appreciate a moment of your time.

"nothing you've got to commit to," price adds. "just a conversation, if you're interested."

ghost finally speaks, his low voice carrying a distinctly northern english accent.

"assuming you've got a minute to spare ?”

his brown eyes settle on you, waiting for your response. he's not particularly welcoming, but there's no hostility in his tone, either. he's got the entire afternoon, after all.